Novel, highly active amino-thiazole substituted indole-2-carboxamides active against the hepatitis b virus (hbv)

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates generally to novel antiviral agents. Specifically, the present invention relates to compounds which can inhibit the protein(s) encoded by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or interfere with the function of the HBV replication cycle, compositions comprising such compounds, methods for inhibiting HBV viral replication, methods for treating or preventing HBV infection, and processes and intermediates for making the compounds.

INTRODUCTION

A series of novel, highly active amino-thiazole substitutedindole-2-carboxamides active against the hepatitis B virus (HBV), havinggeneral structure I were identified. This novel class of anti-HBV agentdemonstrates excellent in vitro potency, along with good metabolicstability, acceptable solubility, high permeability and in vivoactivity.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to novel antiviral agents.Specifically, the present invention relates to compounds which caninhibit the protein(s) encoded by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or interferewith the function of the HBV replication cycle, compositions comprisingsuch compounds, methods for inhibiting HBV viral replication, methodsfor treating or preventing HBV infection, and processes andintermediates for making the compounds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Chronic HBV infection is a significant global health problem, affectingover 5% of the world population (over 350 million people worldwide and1.25 million individuals in the US). Despite the availability of aprophylactic HBV vaccine, the burden of chronic HBV infection continuesto be a significant unmet worldwide medical problem, due to suboptimaltreatment options and sustained rates of new infections in most parts ofthe developing world. Current treatments do not provide a cure and arelimited to only two classes of agents (interferon alpha and nucleosideanalogues/inhibitors of the viral polymerase); drug resistance, lowefficacy, and tolerability issues limit their impact.

The low cure rates of HBV are attributed at least in part to the factthat complete suppression of virus production is difficult to achievewith a single antiviral agent, and to the presence and persistence ofcovalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in the nucleus of infectedhepatocytes. However, persistent suppression of HBV DNA slows liverdisease progression and helps to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Current therapy goals for HBV-infected patients are directed to reducingserum HBV DNA to low or undetectable levels, and to ultimately reducingor preventing the development of cirrhosis and HCC.

The HBV is an enveloped, partially double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) virus ofthe hepadnavirus family (Hepadnaviridae). HBV capsid protein (HBV-CP)plays essential roles in HBV replication. The predominant biologicalfunction of HBV-CP is to act as a structural protein to encapsidatepre-genomic RNA and form immature capsid particles, which spontaneouslyself-assemble from many copies of capsid protein dimers in thecytoplasm.

HBV-CP also regulates viral DNA synthesis through differentialphosphorylation states of its C-terminal phosphorylation sites. Also,HBV-CP might facilitate the nuclear translocation of viral relaxedcircular genome by means of the nuclear localization signals located inthe arginine-rich domain of the C-terminal region of HBV-CP.

In the nucleus, as a component of the viral cccDNA mini-chromosome,HBV-CP could play a structural and regulatory role in the functionalityof cccDNA mini-chromosomes. HBV-CP also interacts with viral largeenvelope protein in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), and triggers therelease of intact viral particles from hepatocytes.

HBV-CP related anti-HBV compounds have been reported. For example,phenylpropenamide derivatives, including compounds named AT-61 andAT-130 (Feld J. et al. Antiviral Res. 2007, 76, 168), and a class ofthiazolidin-4-ones from Valeant (WO2006/033995), have been shown toinhibit pre-genomic RNA (pgRNA) packaging.

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG have disclosed a series of 3-substitutedtetrahydro-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazines for the therapy of HBV(WO2016/113273, WO2017/198744, WO2018/011162, WO2018/011160,WO2018/011163).

Heteroaryldihydropyrimidines (HAPs) were discovered in a tissueculture-based screening (Weber et al., Antiviral Res. 2002, 54, 69).These HAP analogs act as synthetic allosteric activators and are able toinduce aberrant capsid formation that leads to degradation of HBV-CP (WO99/54326, WO 00/58302, WO 01/45712, WO 01/6840). Further HAP analogshave also been described (J. Med. Chem. 2016, 59 (16), 7651-7666).

A subclass of HAPs from F. Hoffman-La Roche also shows activity againstHBV (WO2014/184328, WO2015/132276, and WO2016/146598). A similarsubclass from Sunshine Lake Pharma also shows activity against HBV(WO2015/144093). Further HAPs have also been shown to possess activityagainst HBV (WO2013/102655, Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2017, 25(3) pp.1042-1056, and a similar subclass from Enanta Therapeutics shows similaractivity (WO2017/011552). A further subclass from Medshine Discoveryshows similar activity (WO2017/076286). A further subclass (JanssenPharma) shows similar activity (WO2013/102655).

A subclass of pyridazones and triazinones (F. Hoffman-La Roche) alsoshow activity against HBV (WO2016/023877), as do a subclass oftetrahydropyridopyridines (WO2016/177655). A subclass of tricyclic4-pyridone-3-carboxylic acid derivatives from Roche also show similaranti-HBV activity (WO2017/013046).

A subclass of sulfamoyl-arylamides from Novira Therapeutics (now part ofJohnson & Johnson Inc.) also shows activity against HBV (WO2013/006394,WO2013/096744, WO2014/165128, WO2014/184365, WO2015/109130,WO2016/089990, WO2016/109663, WO2016/109684, WO2016/109689,WO2017/059059). A similar subclass of thioether-arylamides (also fromNovira Therapeutics) shows activity against HBV (WO2016/089990).Additionally, a subclass of aryl-azepanes (also from NoviraTherapeutics) shows activity against HBV (WO2015/073774). A similarsubclass of arylamides from Enanta Therapeutics show activity againstHBV (WO2017/015451).

Sulfamoyl derivatives from Janssen Pharma have also been shown topossess activity against HBV (WO2014/033167, WO2014/033170,WO2017001655, J. Med. Chem, 2018, 61(14) 6247-6260). A similar class ofglyoxamide substituted pyrrolamides (Gilead Sciences) has also beendescribed (WO2018039531).

A subclass of glyoxamide substituted pyrrolamide derivatives also fromJanssen Pharma have also been shown to possess activity against HBV(WO2015/011281). A similar class of glyoxamide substituted pyrrolamides(Gilead Sciences) has also been described (WO2018039531).

A subclass of sulfamoyl- and oxalyl-heterobiaryls from EnantaTherapeutics also show activity against HBV (WO2016/161268,WO2016/183266, WO2017/015451, WO2017/136403 & US20170253609).

A subclass of aniline-pyrimidines from Assembly Biosciences also showactivity against HBV (WO2015/057945, WO2015/172128). A subclass of fusedtri-cycles from Assembly Biosciences (dibenzo-thiazepinones,dibenzo-diazepinones, dibenzo-oxazepinones) show activity against HBV(WO2015/138895, WO2017/048950).

A series of cyclic sulfamides has been described as modulators of HBV-CPfunction by Assembly Biosciences (WO2018/160878).

Arbutus Biopharma have disclosed a series of benzamides for the therapyof HBV (WO2018/052967, WO2018/172852).

It was also shown that the small molecule bis-ANS acts as a molecular‘wedge’ and interferes with normal capsid-protein geometry and capsidformation (Zlotnick A et al. J. Virol. 2002, 4848).

WO2012/031024 claims compounds of the Formula shown below as allostericmodulators of mGluR5 receptors

WO2010/114971 claims compounds of the Formula shown below, as modulatorsof mGuR5 receptors

WO 9840385 claims compounds of Formula shown below as inhibitors ofglucose-6-phosphatase

Problems that HBV direct acting antivirals may encounter are toxicity,mutagenicity, lack of selectivity, poor efficacy, poor bioavailability,low solubility and difficulty of synthesis. There is a thus a need foradditional inhibitors for the treatment, amelioration or prevention ofHBV that may overcome at least one of these disadvantages or that haveadditional advantages such as increased potency or an increased safetywindow.

Administration of such therapeutic agents to an HBV infected patient,either as monotherapy or in combination with other HBV treatments orancillary treatments, will lead to significantly reduced virus burden,improved prognosis, diminished progression of the disease and/orenhanced seroconversion rates.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment or prevention ofHBV infection in a subject in need thereof, and intermediates useful intheir preparation. The subject matter of the invention is a compound ofFormula I:

in which

-   -   Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl, C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6),        N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6), NHC(═O)O(R5),        NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), NHC(═O)NHSO₂R5,        CH₂—N(R5)(R6), aryl, and heteroaryl    -   R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, NH₂    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr, c-Pr,        D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N, C(CH₃)₂OH,        Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, OCH₃    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H, methyl and ethyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a C3-C5-cycloalkyl        ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1

In one embodiment of the invention subject matter of the invention is acompound of Formula I in which:

-   -   Z is N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), and        N(R5)SO₂(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a cyclopropyl ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms    -   n is 1    -   m is 1

In one embodiment of the invention subject matter of the invention is acompound of Formula I in which:

-   -   Z is N(R5)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et    -   R3 and R4 are H    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl    -   n is 1    -   m is 1

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl,C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), and N(R5)SO₂(R6),NHC(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), CH₂—N(R5)(R6),aryl, heteroaryl, preferably N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6),NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), and N(R5)SO₂(R6), and most preferably N(R5)(R6).

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, NH₂, preferablyH.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6) and R1 is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R1 is H,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R1is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R1 is H, and R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, andEt.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, i-Pr, c-Pr, D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N,C(CH₃)₂OH, Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, OCH₃, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F,Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr, and most preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl,CH₃, and Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R3 and R4 are for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, methyl and ethyl,preferably H and methyl, most preferably H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R3 is H, and R4is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R2 is foreach position independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H,CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, and R4 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), R3 isH, and R4 is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R2 is for each position independently selected from thegroup comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, andR4 is H.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO2Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which R5 is H, and R6 is selectedfrom C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1,2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl,heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which R5 is H and R6 is selectedfrom the group comprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with one or two groups selected from OH, halo,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R5 is H, and R6 is selected from the groupcomprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with oneor two groups selected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which n is 1.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which m is 1.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which n is 1 and m is 1.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), n is 1 andm is 1.

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6),n is 1, m is 1, and R2 is for each position independently selected fromthe group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), n is 1, m is 1, and R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula Ior a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the presentinvention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula II or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the invention, foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject inneed thereof.

in which

-   -   Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)C(═O)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which:

-   -   Y is N(R5)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et    -   R3 and R4 are H    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms    -   n is 1    -   m is 1

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), orN(R5)C(═O)(R6), preferably N(R5)(R6).

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R1 is H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6) and R1 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)R6 and R1is H.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, i-Pr, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6) and R2 is foreach position independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H,CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) andR2 is for each position independently selected from the group comprisingH, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R3 and R4 are for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H and methyl,preferably H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R3 is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), R3 is H,and R4 is H.

In an even more preferred embodiment of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, and R4 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), andR3 is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R3 is H, and R4 is H.

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R2 is for each position independently selected from thegroup comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, andR4 is H.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R5 is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), R5 is H,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), andR5 is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)R6, R5 is H, and R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, andEt.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R6 isis selected from C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1,2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl,heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6),R5 is H, R6 is selected from the group comprising C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), andR6 is selected from C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl orC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R5 is H, R6 is selected from the group comprisingC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which n is 1.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which m is 1.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which n is 1 and m is 1.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1 and Y isN(R5)(R6).

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1,Y is N(R5)(R6), and R5 is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1and Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6).

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1,Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), and R5 is H.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaII or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to thepresent invention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula III or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the invention, foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject.

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which:

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, i-Pr, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula III in which R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula III in which R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R6 is selected from the group comprising H, D,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula III in which R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R5 is H, and R6 is selected from the groupcomprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with oneor two groups selected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaIII or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to thepresent invention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula IVa orIVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to theinvention, for use in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection insubject.

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃, C(F)CH₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,        Et    -   R5 is selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3        groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,        carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl,        C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,        C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl        optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula IVa or IVb in which R5 is C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferablyC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is selected from the group comprisingC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferablyC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is selected from C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula IVa or IVb or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to the present invention, togetherwith a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaIVa or IVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according tothe present invention.

In some embodiments, the dose of a compound of the invention is fromabout 1 mg to about 2,500 mg. In some embodiments, a dose of a compoundof the invention used in compositions described herein is less thanabout 10,000 mg, or less than about 8,000 mg, or less than about 6,000mg, or less than about 5,000 mg, or less than about 3,000 mg, or lessthan about 2,000 mg, or less than about 1,000 mg, or less than about 500mg, or less than about 200 mg, or less than about 50 mg. Similarly, insome embodiments, a dose of a second compound (i.e., another drug forHBV treatment) as described herein is less than about 1,000 mg, or lessthan about 800 mg, or less than about 600 mg, or less than about 500 mg,or less than about 400 mg, or less than about 300 mg, or less than about200 mg, or less than about 100 mg, or less than about 50 mg, or lessthan about 40 mg, or less than about 30 mg, or less than about 25 mg, orless than about 20 mg, or less than about 15 mg, or less than about 10mg, or less than about 5 mg, or less than about 2 mg, or less than about1 mg, or less than about 0.5 mg, and any and all whole or partialincrements thereof. All before mentioned doses refer to daily doses perpatient.

The compounds of the invention may, depending on their structure, existas salts, solvates or hydrates. The invention therefore also encompassesthe salts, solvates or hydrates and respective mixtures thereof.

The compounds of the invention may, depending on their structure, existin tautomeric or stereoisomeric forms (enantiomers, diastereomers). Theinvention therefore also encompasses the tautomers, enantiomers ordiastereomers and respective mixtures thereof. The stereoisomericallyuniform constituents can be isolated in a known manner from suchmixtures of enantiomers and/or diastereomers.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula I or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the invention, foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject

in which

-   -   Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl, C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6),        N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6),        NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), NHC(═O)NHSO₂R5,        CH₂—N(R5)(R6), or heteroaryl    -   R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, or NH₂    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr, c-Pr,        D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N, C(CH₃)₂OH,        Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, and OCH₃    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H, methyl and ethyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a C3-C5-cycloalkyl        ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl,        C1-C6-alkylamino, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        with the proviso that        when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), neither R5, nor R6 is cyclopentyl or        isopropyl, and        when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted        cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment of the invention subject matter of the invention is acompound of Formula I in which

-   -   Z is N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), or        N(R5)SO₂(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a cyclopropyl ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl,        C1-C6-alkylamino, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        with the proviso that        when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), neither R5, nor R6 is cyclopentyl or        isopropyl, and        when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted        cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment of the invention subject matter of the invention is acompound of Formula I in which:

-   -   Z is N(R5)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et    -   R3 and R4 are H    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl,        C1-C6-alkylamino, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1    -   m is 1

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl,C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6),NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), CH₂—N(R5)(R6), heteroaryl,preferably N(R5)(R6), N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)SO₂(R6),and most preferably N(R5)(R6).

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, or NH₂,preferably H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6) and R1 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R1is H with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstitutedcyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, i-Pr, c-Pr, D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N,C(CH₃)₂OH, Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, and OCH₃, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr, and most preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R1 is H,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another more preferred embodiment of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), R1 is H,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et with the provisothat when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstitutedcyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R3 and R4 are for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, methyl and ethyl,preferably H and methyl, most preferably H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R3 is H, and R4is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), R2 is foreach position independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H,CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, and R4 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), R3 isH, and R4 is H with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R2 is for each position independently selected from thegroup comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, andR4 is H with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstitutedcyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester,carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkylsubstituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, C1-C6-alkylamino andC1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substitutedwith OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which R5 is H, and R6 is selectedfrom C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1,2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl,heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso that whenZ is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), R6 is not cyclopentyl or isopropyl, and when Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstitutedcyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which R5 is H and R6 is selectedfrom the group comprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyloptionally substituted with one or two groups selected from OH, halo,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso that whenZ is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), R6 is not cyclopentyl or isopropyl, and when Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstitutedcyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R5 is H, and R6 is selected from the groupcomprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with oneor two groups selected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso that when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6),R6 is not cyclopentyl or isopropyl, and when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), R6 isnot unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which n is 1.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula I in which m is 1.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula I in which n is 1 and m is 1 with theproviso that when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), neither R5, nor R6 iscyclopentyl or isopropyl, and when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6), n is 1 andm is 1.

In a an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z is N(R5)(R6),n is 1, m is 1, and R2 is for each position independently selected fromthe group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula I in which Z isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), n is 1, m is 1, and R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula Ior a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the presentinvention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula II or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the invention, foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject inneed thereof

in which

-   -   Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)C(═O)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and        C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        with the proviso that        when Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted        cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl,

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which:

-   -   Y is N(R5)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et    -   R3 and R4 are H    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and        C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1    -   m is 1

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), orN(R5)C(═O)(R6), preferably N(R5)(R6).

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R1 is H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6) and R1 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)R6 and R1is H with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstitutedcyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, and i-Pr, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6) and R2 is foreach position independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H,CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R2 isfor each position independently selected from the group comprising H,CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et with the proviso that when R5 isH, R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃,or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R3 and R4 are for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H and methyl,preferably H.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R3 is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), R3 is H,and R4 is H.

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6),R2 is for each position independently selected from the group comprisingH, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, and R4 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), andR3 is H with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstitutedcyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R3 is H, and R4 is H with the proviso that when R5 is H,R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In another even more preferred embodiment of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), R2 is foreach position independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H,CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R3 is H, and R4 is H with the provisothat when R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstitutedcyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkylsubstituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R5 is H.

In a more preferred embodiment subject-matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), R5 is H,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), andR5 is H with the proviso that R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl,unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)R6, R5 is H, and R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, andEt with the proviso that R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl,unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6), and R6 isis selected from C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1,2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl,heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y is N(R5)(R6),R5 is H, R6 is selected from the group comprising C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), and R6 is is selected from C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso that whenR5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl,CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which Y isN(R5)C(═O)(R6), R5 is H, R6 is selected from the group comprisingC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,and R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et with the provisothat R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃,or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which n is 1.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula II in which m is 1.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula II in which n is 1 and m is 1 with theproviso that when Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1 and Y isN(R5)(R6).

In an even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1,Y is N(R5)(R6), and R5 is H.

In another more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1and Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) with the proviso that when R5 is H, R6 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula II in which n is 1, m is 1,Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6), and R5 is H with the proviso that R6 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaII or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to thepresent invention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula III or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the invention, foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and        C1-C6 alkenyloxy

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which:

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, and i-Pr, preferably H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula III in which R5 and R6 are independently selectedfrom the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl,optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independentlyselected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkylsubstituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy,preferably H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula III in which R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is H.

In another preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula III in which R2 is for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃,F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R6 is selected from the group comprising H, D,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably H,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In another even more preferred embodiment subject matter of the presentinvention is a compound according to Formula III in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, R5 is H, and R6 is selected from the groupcomprising C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with oneor two groups selected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, andC3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to the present invention, together with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaIII or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to thepresent invention.

A further embodiment of the invention is a compound of Formula IVa orIVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to theinvention, for use in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection insubject.

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃, C(F)CH₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,        and Et    -   R5 is selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3        groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,        carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl,        C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,        C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl        optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        with the proviso that        when the said compound is a compound of Formula IVb, R5 is not        unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, or Et.

In one embodiment subject matter of the present invention is a compoundaccording to Formula IVa or IVb in which R5 is C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, orC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferablyC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.

In a preferred embodiment subject matter of the present invention is acompound according to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is selected from the group comprisingC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferablyC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso that whenthe said compound is a compound of Formula IVb, R5 is not unsubstitutedcyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or tetrahydrofuranyl.

In a more preferred embodiment subject matter of the present inventionis a compound according to Formula IVa or IVb in which R2 is for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃,CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, CH₃, and Et, and R5 is selected from C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groupsselected from OH, halo, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C3-C7-heterocycloalkylwith the proviso that when the said compound is a compound of FormulaIVb, R5 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃,or tetrahydrofuranyl.

One embodiment of the invention is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound of Formula IVa or IVb or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to the present invention, togetherwith a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

One embodiment of the invention is a method of treating an HBV infectionin an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to theindividual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of FormulaIVa or IVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according tothe present invention.

In some embodiments, the dose of a compound of the invention is fromabout 1 mg to about 2,500 mg. In some embodiments, a dose of a compoundof the invention used in compositions described herein is less thanabout 10,000 mg, or less than about 8,000 mg, or less than about 6,000mg, or less than about 5,000 mg, or less than about 3,000 mg, or lessthan about 2,000 mg, or less than about 1,000 mg, or less than about 500mg, or less than about 200 mg, or less than about 50 mg. Similarly, insome embodiments, a dose of a second compound (i.e., another drug forHBV treatment) as described herein is less than about 1,000 mg, or lessthan about 800 mg, or less than about 600 mg, or less than about 500 mg,or less than about 400 mg, or less than about 300 mg, or less than about200 mg, or less than about 100 mg, or less than about 50 mg, or lessthan about 40 mg, or less than about 30 mg, or less than about 25 mg, orless than about 20 mg, or less than about 15 mg, or less than about 10mg, or less than about 5 mg, or less than about 2 mg, or less than about1 mg, or less than about 0.5 mg, and any and all whole or partialincrements thereof. All before mentioned doses refer to daily doses perpatient.

The compounds of the invention may, depending on their structure, existas salts, solvates or hydrates. The invention therefore also encompassesthe salts, solvates or hydrates and respective mixtures thereof.

The compounds of the invention may, depending on their structure, existin tautomeric or stereoisomeric forms (enantiomers, diastereomers). Theinvention therefore also encompasses the tautomers, enantiomers ordiastereomers and respective mixtures thereof. The stereoisomericallyuniform constituents can be isolated in a known manner from suchmixtures of enantiomers and/or diastereomers.

Further embodiments within the scope of the present invention are setout below:

1. Compound of Formula I

in which

-   -   Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl, C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6),        N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6), NHC(═O)O(R5),        NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), NHC(═O)NHSO₂R5,        CH₂—N(R5)(R6), aryl, and heteroaryl    -   R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, NH₂    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr, c-Pr,        D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N, C(CH₃)₂OH,        Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, OCH₃    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H, methyl and ethyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a C3-C5-cycloalkyl        ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms.    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula I or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

2. A compound of Formula I according to embodiment 1 that is a compoundof Formula II

in which

-   -   Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)C(═O)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms.    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula II or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula II or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

3. A compound of Formula I according to embodiments 1 or 2 that is acompound of Formula III

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula III or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula III or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

4. A compound of Formula I according to any of embodiments 1-3 that is acompound of Formula IVa or IVb

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃, C(F)CH₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,        Et    -   R5 is selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3        groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,        carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl,        C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,        C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl        optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula IVa or IVb or the pharmaceutically        acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula        IVa or IVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate        thereof.

5. A compound according to any of embodiments 1 to 4 or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of said compoundor the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of saidcompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject.

6. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to anyof embodiments 1 to 4 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or asolvate of said compound or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofor a prodrug of said compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or asolvate thereof, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

7. A method of treating an HBV infection in an individual in needthereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound according to any of embodiments 1 to 4 ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of said compoundor the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of saidcompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

8. Method for the preparation of a compound of Formula I according toembodiment 1 by reacting a compound of Formula V

in which R and R2 are as defined in embodiment 1, with a compound ofFormula VI

in which n, m, Z, R3 and R4 are as defined in embodiment 1.

Further embodiments within the scope of the present invention are setout below:

1. Compound of Formula I

in which

-   -   Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl, C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6),        N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6),        NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5), NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), NHC(═O)NHSO₂R5,        CH₂—N(R5)(R6), or heteroaryl    -   R1 is H, D, F, Cl, Br, or NH₂    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, i-Pr, c-Pr,        D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N, C(CH₃)₂OH,        Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, and OCH₃    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H, methyl and ethyl    -   R3 and R4 are optionally connected to form a C3-C5-cycloalkyl        ring    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl,        C1-C6-alkylamino, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        with the proviso that        when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), neither R5, nor R6 is cyclopentyl or        isopropyl, and        when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted        cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula I or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

2. A compound of Formula I according to embodiment 1 that is a compoundof Formula II

in which

-   -   Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)C(═O)(R6)    -   R1 is H    -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr    -   R3 and R4 are for each position independently selected from the        group comprising H and methyl    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and        C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   R5 and R6 are optionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic        ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally        substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected        from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy    -   n is 1 or 2    -   m is 0 or 1        with the proviso that        when Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 is not unsubstituted        cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula II or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula II or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

3. A compound of Formula I according to embodiments 1 or 2 that is acompound of Formula III

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr    -   R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising        H, D, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl,        C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted        with 1, 2, or 3 groups each independently selected from OH,        halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl,        substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl        substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester, C1-C6-haloalkyl,        C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and        C1-C6 alkenyloxy        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula III or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt        thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula III or a        pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

4. A compound of Formula I according to any of embodiments 1-3 that is acompound of Formula IVa or IVb

in which

-   -   R2 is for each position independently selected from the group        comprising H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃, C(F)CH₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,        and Et.    -   R5 is selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,        C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3        groups each independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me,        carboxy, carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl,        C6-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl,        C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferably        C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl and        C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,        C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl or C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl.        with the proviso that        when the said compound is a compound of Formula IVb, R5 is not        unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, or        tetrahydrofuranyl,        or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of a        compound of Formula IVa or IVb or the pharmaceutically        acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula        IVa or IVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate        thereof.

5. A compound according to any of embodiments 1 to 4 or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of said compoundor the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of saidcompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof foruse in the prevention or treatment of an HBV infection in subject.

6. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to anyof embodiments 1 to 4 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or asolvate of said compound or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofor a prodrug of said compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or asolvate thereof, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

7. A method of treating an HBV infection in an individual in needthereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound according to any of embodiments 1 to 4 ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate of said compoundor the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of saidcompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.

8. Method for the preparation of a compound of Formula I according toembodiment 1 by reacting a compound of Formula V

in which R1 and R2 are as defined in embodiment 1, with a compound ofFormula VI

in which n, m, Z, R3 and R4 are as defined in embodiment 1.

Definitions

Listed below are definitions of various terms used to describe thisinvention. These definitions apply to the terms as they are usedthroughout this specification and claims unless otherwise limited inspecific instances either individually or as part of a larger group.

Unless defined otherwise all technical and scientific terms used hereingenerally have the same meaning as commonly understood by one ofordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Generally thenomenclature used herein and the laboratory procedures in cell culture,molecular genetics, organic chemistry and peptide chemistry are thosewell known and commonly employed in the art.

As used herein the articles “a” and “an” refer to one or to more thanone (i.e. to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. Byway of example, “an element” means one element or more than one element.Furthermore, use of the term “including” as well as other forms such as“include”, “includes” and “included”, is not limiting.

As used herein the term “capsid assembly modulator” refers to a compoundthat disrupts or accelerates or inhibits or hinders or delays or reducesor modifies normal capsid assembly (e.g. during maturation) or normalcapsid disassembly (e.g. during infectivity) or perturbs capsidstability, thereby inducing aberrant capsid morphology or aberrantcapsid function. In one embodiment, a capsid assembly modulatoraccelerates capsid assembly or disassembly thereby inducing aberrantcapsid morphology. In another embodiment a capsid assembly modulatorinteracts (e.g. binds at an active site, binds at an allosteric site ormodifies and/or hinders folding and the like), with the major capsidassembly protein (HBV-CP), thereby disrupting capsid assembly ordisassembly. In yet another embodiment a capsid assembly modulatorcauses a perturbation in the structure or function of HBV-CP (e.g. theability of HBV-CP to assemble, disassemble, bind to a substrate, foldinto a suitable conformation or the like which attenuates viralinfectivity and/or is lethal to the virus).

As used herein the term “treatment” or “treating” is defined as theapplication or administration of a therapeutic agent i.e., a compound ofthe invention (alone or in combination with another pharmaceuticalagent) to a patient, or application or administration of a therapeuticagent to an isolated tissue or cell line from a patient (e.g. fordiagnosis or ex vivo applications) who has an HBV infection, a symptomof HBV infection, or the potential to develop an HBV infection with thepurpose to cure, heal, alleviate, relieve, alter, remedy, ameliorate,improve or affect the HBV infection, the symptoms of HBV infection orthe potential to develop an HBV infection. Such treatments may bespecifically tailored or modified based on knowledge obtained from thefield of pharmacogenomics.

As used herein the term “prevent” or “prevention” means no disorder ordisease development if none had occurred, or no further disorder ordisease development if there had already been development of thedisorder or disease. Also considered is the ability of one to preventsome or all of the symptoms associated with the disorder or disease.

As used herein the term “patient”, “individual” or “subject” refers to ahuman or a non-human mammal. Non-human mammals include for examplelivestock and pets such as ovine, bovine, porcine, feline, and murinemammals. Preferably the patient, subject, or individual is human.

As used herein the terms “effective amount”, “pharmaceutically effectiveamount”, and “therapeutically effective amount” refer to a nontoxic butsufficient amount of an agent to provide the desired biological result.That result may be reduction and/or alleviation of the signs, symptoms,or causes of a disease, or any other desired alteration of a biologicalsystem. An appropriate therapeutic amount in any individual case may bedetermined by one of ordinary skill in the art using routineexperimentation.

As used herein the term “pharmaceutically acceptable” refers to amaterial such as a carrier or diluent which does not abrogate thebiological activity or properties of the compound and is relativelynon-toxic i.e. the material may be administered to an individual withoutcausing undesirable biological effects or interacting in a deleteriousmanner with any of the components of the composition in which it iscontained.

As used herein the term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers toderivatives of the disclosed compounds wherein the parent compound ismodified by converting an existing acid or base moiety to its salt form.Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include but are notlimited to, mineral or organic acid salts of basic residues such asamines; alkali or organic salts of acidic residues such as carboxylicacids; and the like. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of thepresent invention include the conventional non-toxic salts of the parentcompound formed for example, from non-toxic inorganic or organic acids.The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present invention can besynthesized from the parent compound which contains a basic or acidicmoiety by conventional chemical methods. Generally, such salts can beprepared by reacting the free acid or base forms of these compounds witha stoichiometric amount of the appropriate base or acid in water or inan organic solvent or in a mixture of the two; generally nonaqueousmedia like ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, or acetonitrileare preferred. Lists of suitable salts are found in Remington'sPharmaceutical Sciences 17^(th) ed. Mack Publishing Company, Easton,Pa., 1985 p. 1418 and Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 66, 2 (1977),each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

As used herein the term “composition” or “pharmaceutical composition”refers to a mixture of at least one compound useful within the inventionwith a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceuticalcomposition facilitates administration of the compound to a patient orsubject. Multiple techniques of administering a compound exist in theart including but not limited to intravenous, oral, aerosol, rectal,parenteral, ophthalmic, pulmonary and topical administration.

As used herein the term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” means apharmaceutically acceptable material, composition or carrier such as aliquid or solid filler, stabilizer, dispersing agent, suspending agent,diluent, excipient, thickening agent, solvent or encapsulating materialinvolved in carrying or transporting a compound useful within theinvention within or to the patient such that it may perform its intendedfunction. Typically such constructs are carried or transported from oneorgan, or portion of the body, to another organ or portion of the body.Each carrier must be “acceptable” in the sense of being compatible withthe other ingredients of the formulation including the compound usewithin the invention and not injurious to the patient. Some examples ofmaterials that may serve as pharmaceutically acceptable carriersinclude: sugars, such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; starches such ascorn starch and potato starch; cellulose and its derivatives such assodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate;powdered tragacanth; malt, gelatin, talc; excipients such as cocoabutter and suppository waxes; oils such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil,safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil and soybean oil; glycolssuch as propylene glycol; polyols such as glycerin, sorbitol, mannitoland polyethylene glycol; esters such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate;agar; buffering agents, such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminiumhydroxide; surface active agents; alginic acid; pyrogen-free water;isotonic saline; Ringer's solution; ethyl alcohol; phosphate buffersolutions and other non-toxic compatible substances employed inpharmaceutical formulations.

As used herein “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” also includes anyand all coatings, antibacterial and antifungal agents and absorptiondelaying agents and the like that are compatible with the activity ofthe compound useful within the invention and are physiologicallyacceptable to the patient. Supplementary active compounds may also beincorporated into the compositions. The “pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier” may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of thecompound useful within the invention. Other additional ingredients thatmay be included in the pharmaceutical compositions used in the practiceof the invention are known in the art and described for example inRemington's Pharmaceutical Sciences (Genaro, Ed., Mack PublishingCompany, Easton, Pa., 1985) which is incorporated herein by reference.

As used herein, the term “substituted” means that an atom or group ofatoms has replaced hydrogen as the substituent attached to anothergroup.

As used herein, the term “comprising” also encompasses the option“consisting of”.

As used herein, the term “alkyl” by itself or as part of anothersubstituent means, unless otherwise stated, a straight or branched chainhydrocarbon having the number of carbon atoms designated (i.e.C1-C6-alkyl means one to six carbon atoms) and includes straight andbranched chains. Examples include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl,butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, neopentyl, and hexyl. In addition,the term “alkyl” by itself or as part of another substituent can alsomean a C1-C3 straight chain hydrocarbon substituted with aC3-C5-carbocylic ring. Examples include (cyclopropyl)methyl,(cyclobutyl)methyl and (cyclopentyl)methyl. For the avoidance of doubt,where two alkyl moieties are present in a group, the alkyl moieties maybe the same or different.

As used herein the term “alkenyl” denotes a monovalent group derivedfrom a hydrocarbon moiety containing at least two carbon atoms and atleast one carbon-carbon double bond of either E or Z stereochemistry.The double bond may or may not be the point of attachment to anothergroup. Alkenyl groups (e.g. C2-C8-alkenyl) include, but are not limitedto for example ethenyl, propenyl, prop-1-en-2-yl, butenyl,methyl-2-buten-1-yl, heptenyl and octenyl. For the avoidance of doubt,where two alkenyl moieties are present in a group, the alkyl moietiesmay be the same or different.

As used herein, a C2-C6-alkynyl group or moiety is a linear or branchedalkynyl group or moiety containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, for examplea C2-C4 alkynyl group or moiety containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms.Exemplary alkynyl groups include —C≡CH or —CH₂—C≡C, as well as 1- and2-butynyl, 2-pentynyl, 3-pentynyl, 4-pentynyl, 2-hexynyl, 3-hexynyl,4-hexynyl and 5-hexynyl. For the avoidance of doubt, where two alkynylmoieties are present in a group, they may be the same or different.

As used herein, the term “halo” or “halogen” alone or as part of anothersubstituent means unless otherwise stated a fluorine, chlorine, bromine,or iodine atom, preferably fluorine, chlorine, or bromine, morepreferably fluorine or chlorine. For the avoidance of doubt, where twohalo moieties are present in a group, they may be the same or different.

As used herein, an C1-C6-alkoxy group or C1-C6-alkenyloxy group istypically a said C1-C6-alkyl (e.g. a C1-C4 alkyl) group or a saidC2-C6-alkenyl (e.g. a C2-4 alkenyl) group respectively which is attachedto an oxygen atom.

As used herein the term “aryl” employed alone or in combination withother terms, means unless otherwise stated a carbocyclic aromatic systemcontaining one or more rings (typically one, two or three rings) whereinsuch rings may be attached together in a pendant manner such as abiphenyl, or may be fused, such as naphthalene. Examples of aryl groupsinclude phenyl, anthracyl, and naphthyl. Preferred examples are phenyl(e.g. C6-aryl) and biphenyl (e.g. C12-aryl). In some embodiments arylgroups have from six to sixteen carbon atoms. In some embodiments arylgroups have from six to twelve carbon atoms (e.g. C6-C12-aryl). In someembodiments, aryl groups have six carbon atoms (e.g. C6-aryl).

As used herein the terms “heteroaryl” and “heteroaromatic” refer to aheterocycle having aromatic character containing one or more rings(typically one, two or three rings). Heteroaryl substituents may bedefined by the number of carbon atoms e.g. C1-C9-heteroaryl indicatesthe number of carbon atoms contained in the heteroaryl group withoutincluding the number of heteroatoms. For example a C1-C9-heteroaryl willinclude an additional one to four heteroatoms. A polycyclic heteroarylmay include one or more rings that are partially saturated. Non-limitingexamples of heteroaryls include:

Additional non-limiting examples of heteroaryl groups include pyridyl,pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl (including e.g. 2- and 4-pyrimidinyl),pyridazinyl, thienyl, furyl, pyrrolyl (including e.g., 2-pyrrolyl),imidazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazolyl (including e.g. 3- and5-pyrazolyl), isothiazolyl, 1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl,1,3,4-triazolyl, tetrazolyl, 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,3-oxadiazolyl,1,3,4-thiadiazolyl and 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl. Non-limiting examples ofpolycyclic heterocycles and heteroaryls include indolyl (including 3-,4-, 5-, 6- and 7-indolyl), indolinyl, quinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl,isoquinolyl (including, e.g. 1- and 5-isoquinolyl),1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl (including, e.g.2- and 5-quinoxalinyl), quinazolinyl, phthalazinyl, 1,8-naphthyridinyl,1,4-benzodioxanyl, coumarin, dihydrocoumarin, 1,5-naphthyridinyl,benzofuryl (including, e.g. 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-benzofuryl),2,3-dihydrobenzofuryl, 1,2-benzisoxazolyl, benzothienyl (including e.g.3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-benzothienyl), benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl(including e.g. 2-benzothiazolyl and 5-benzothiazolyl), purinyl,benzimidazolyl (including e.g., 2-benzimidazolyl), benzotriazolyl,thioxanthinyl, carbazolyl, carbolinyl, acridinyl, pyrrolizidinyl andquinolizidinyl.

As used herein the term “haloalkyl” is typically a said alkyl, alkenyl,alkoxy or alkenoxy group respectively wherein any one or more of thecarbon atoms is substituted with one or more said halo atoms as definedabove. Haloalkyl embraces monohaloalkyl, dihaloalkyl, and polyhaloalkylradicals. The term “haloalkyl” includes but is not limited tofluoromethyl, 1-fluoroethyl, difluoromethyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl,2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, trifluoromethyl, chloromethyl, dichloromethyl,trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, difluoromethoxy, andtrifluoromethoxy.

As used herein, a C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl group is a said C1-C6 alkyl groupsubstituted by one or more hydroxy groups. Typically, it is substitutedby one, two or three hydroxyl groups. Preferably, it is substituted by asingle hydroxy group.

As used herein, a C1-C6-aminoalkyl group is a said C1-C6 alkyl groupsubstituted by one or more amino groups. Typically, it is substituted byone, two or three amino groups. Preferably, it is substituted by asingle amino group.

As used herein the term “cycloalkyl” refers to a monocyclic orpolycyclic nonaromatic group wherein each of the atoms forming the ring(i.e. skeletal atoms) is a carbon atom. In one embodiment, thecycloalkyl group is saturated or partially unsaturated. In anotherembodiment, the cycloalkyl group is fused with an aromatic ring.Cycloalkyl groups include groups having 3 to 10 ring atoms(C3-C10-cycloalkyl), groups having 3 to 8 ring atoms (C3-C8-cycloalkyl),groups having 3 to 7 ring atoms (C3-C7-cycloalkyl) and groups having 3to 6 ring atoms (C3-C6-cycloalkyl). Illustrative examples of cycloalkylgroups include, but are not limited to the following moieties:

Monocyclic cycloalkyls include but are not limited to cyclopropyl,cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl.Dicyclic cycloalkyls include but are not limited to tetrahydronaphthyl,indanyl, and tetrahydropentalene. Polycyclic cycloalkyls includeadamantine and norbornane. The term cycloalkyl includes “unsaturatednonaromatic carbocyclyl” or “nonaromatic unsaturated carbocyclyl” groupsboth of which refer to a nonaromatic carbocycle as defined herein whichcontains at least one carbon-carbon double bond or one carbon-carbontriple bond.

As used herein the terms “heterocycloalkyl” and “heterocyclyl” refer toa heteroalicyclic group containing one or more rings (typically one, twoor three rings), that contains one to four ring heteroatoms eachselected from oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen. In one embodiment eachheterocyclyl group has from 3 to 10 atoms in its ring system with theproviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacent oxygenor sulfur atoms. In one embodiment each heterocyclyl group has a fusedbicyclic ring system with 3 to 10 atoms in the ring system, again withthe proviso that the ring of said group does not contain two adjacentoxygen or sulfur atoms. In one embodiment each heterocyclyl group has abridged bicyclic ring system with 3 to 10 atoms in the ring system,again with the proviso that the ring of said group does not contain twoadjacent oxygen or sulfur atoms. In one embodiment each heterocyclylgroup has a spiro-bicyclic ring system with 3 to 10 atoms in the ringsystem, again with the proviso that the ring of said group does notcontain two adjacent oxygen or sulfur atoms. Heterocyclyl substituentsmay be alternatively defined by the number of carbon atoms e.g.C2-C8-heterocyclyl indicates the number of carbon atoms contained in theheterocyclic group without including the number of heteroatoms. Forexample a C2-C8-heterocyclyl will include an additional one to fourheteroatoms. In another embodiment the heterocycloalkyl group is fusedwith an aromatic ring. In another embodiment the heterocycloalkyl groupis fused with a heteroaryl ring. In one embodiment the nitrogen andsulfur heteroatoms may be optionally oxidized and the nitrogen atom maybe optionally quaternized. The heterocyclic system may be attached,unless otherwise stated, at any heteroatom or carbon atom that affords astable structure. An example of a 3-membered heterocyclyl group includesand is not limited to aziridine. Examples of 4-membered heterocycloalkylgroups include, and are not limited to azetidine and a beta-lactam.Examples of 5-membered heterocyclyl groups include, and are not limitedto pyrrolidine, oxazolidine and thiazolidinedione. Examples of6-membered heterocycloalkyl groups include, and are not limited to,piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, N-acetylpiperazine andN-acetylmorpholine. Other non-limiting examples of heterocyclyl groupsare

Examples of heterocycles include monocyclic groups such as aziridine,oxirane, thiirane, azetidine, oxetane, thietane, pyrrolidine, pyrroline,pyrazolidine, imidazoline, dioxolane, sulfolane, 2,3-dihydrofuran,2,5-dihydrofuran, tetrahydrofuran, thiophane, piperidine,1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine, 1,4-dihydropyridine, piperazine, morpholine,thiomorpholine, pyran, 2,3-dihydropyran, tetrahydropyran, 1,4-dioxane,1,3-dioxane, 1,3-dioxolane, homopiperazine, homopiperidine,1,3-dioxepane, 47-dihydro-1,3-dioxepin, and hexamethyleneoxide.

As used herein, the term “aromatic” refers to a carbocycle orheterocycle with one or more polyunsaturated rings and having aromaticcharacter i.e. having (4n+2) delocalized π (pi) electrons where n is aninteger.

As used herein, the term “acyl”, employed alone or in combination withother terms, means, unless otherwise stated, to mean to an alkyl,cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group linked via acarbonyl group.

As used herein, the terms “carbamoyl” and “substituted carbamoyl”,employed alone or in combination with other terms, means, unlessotherwise stated, to mean a carbonyl group linked to an amino groupoptionally mono or di-substituted by hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the nitrogensubstituents will be connected to form a heterocyclyl ring as definedabove.

As used herein, the term “carboxy” and by itself or as part of anothersubstituent means, unless otherwise stated, a group of formula C(═O)OH.

As used herein, the term “carboxyl ester” by itself or as part ofanother substituent means, unless otherwise stated, a group of formulaC(═O)OX, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C7-cycloalkyl, and aryl.

As used herein, a C1-C6-alkylamino group is typically one or two saidC1-C6-alkyl (e.g. a C1-C4 alkyl) groups attached to a nitrogen atom.Alkylamino groups include, but are not limited to, for example,dimethylamino ((CH₃)₂N—), diethylamino ((CH₃CH₂)₂N—) and methylamino(CH₃NH—).

As used herein, a C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl group is typically a saidC1-C6-alkoxy group attached to a said C1-C6-alkyl group, wherein any oneor more of the carbon atoms is optionally substituted with one or moresaid halo atoms as defined above. C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, for example, ethoxymethyl,methoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, difluoromethoxymethyl, difluoromethoxyethyland trifluoromethoxymethyl.

As used herein the term “prodrug” represents a derivative of a compoundof Formula I or Formula II or Formula III or Formula IVa or Formula IVbwhich is administered in a form which, once administered, is metabolisedin vivo into an active metabolite also of Formula I or Formula II orFormula III or Formula IVa or Formula IVb.

Subject matter of the present invention are also the prodrugs of acompound of Formula I or Formula II or Formula III or Formula IVa orFormula IVb, whether in generalized form or in a specifically mentionedform below.

Various forms of prodrug are known in the art. For examples of suchprodrugs see: Design of Prodrugs, edited by H. Bundgaard, (Elsevier,1985) and Methods in Enzymology, Vol. 42, p. 309-396, edited by K.Widder, et al. (Academic Press, 1985); A Textbook of Drug Design andDevelopment, edited by Krogsgaard-Larsen and H. Bundgaard, Chapter 5“Design and Application of Prodrugs” by H. Bundgaard p. 113-191 (1991);H. Bundgaard, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 8, 1-38 (1992); H.Bundgaard, et al., Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 77, 285 (1988);and N. Kakeya, et al., Chem. Pharm. Bull., 32, 692 (1984).

Examples of prodrugs include cleavable esters of compounds of Formula I,II, III, IVa and/or IVb. An in vivo cleavable ester of a compound of theinvention containing a carboxy group is, for example, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable ester which is cleaved in the human or animal body to producethe parent acid. Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable esters for carboxyinclude C1-C6 alkyl ester, for example methyl or ethyl esters; C1-C6alkoxymethyl esters, for example methoxymethyl ester; C1-C6alkanoyloxymethyl esters; phthalidyl esters; C3-C8cycloalkoxycarbonyloxyC1-C6 alkyl esters, for example1-cyclohexylcarbonyloxyethyl; 1-3-dioxolan-2-ylmethylesters, for example5-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl; C1-C6 alkoxycarbonyloxyethyl esters,for example 1-methoxycarbonyloxyethyl; aminocarbonylmethyl esters andmono- or di-N—(C1-C6 alkyl) versions thereof, for example N,N-dimethylaminocarbonylmethyl esters and N-ethylaminocarbonylmethylesters; and may be formed at any carboxy group in the compounds of theinvention.

An in vivo cleavable ester of a compound of the invention containing ahydroxy group is, for example, a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester whichis cleaved in the human or animal body to produce the parent hydroxygroup. Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable esters for hydroxy includeC1-C6-alkanoyl esters, for example acetyl esters; and benzoyl esterswherein the phenyl group may be substituted with aminomethyl orN-substituted mono- or di-C1-C6 alkyl aminomethyl, for example4-aminomethylbenzoyl esters and 4-N,N-dimethylaminomethylbenzoylesters.

Preferred prodrugs of the invention include acetyloxy and carbonatederivatives. For example, a hydroxy group of a compound of Formula I,II, III, IVa and/or IVb can be present in a prodrug as —O—COR^(i) or—O—C(O)OR^(i) where R^(i) is unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4 alkyl.Substituents on the alkyl groups are as defined earlier. Preferably thealkyl groups in R^(i) is unsubstituted, preferable methyl, ethyl,isopropyl or cyclopropyl.

Other preferred prodrugs of the invention include amino acidderivatives. Suitable amino acids include α-amino acids linked tocompounds of Formula I, II, III, IVa and/or IVb via their C(O)OH group.Such prodrugs cleave in vivo to produce compounds of Formula I, II, III,IVa and/or IVb bearing a hydroxy group. Accordingly, such amino acidgroups are preferably employed positions of Formula I, II, III, IVaand/or IVb where a hydroxy group is eventually required.

Exemplary prodrugs of this embodiment of the invention are thereforecompounds of Formula I, II, III, IVa and/or IVb bearing a group ofFormula —OC(O)—CH(NH₂)R^(ii) where R^(ii) is an amino acid side chain.Preferred amino acids include glycine, alanine, valine and serine. Theamino acid can also be functionalised, for example the amino group canbe alkylated. A suitable functionalised amino acid isN,N-dimethylglycine. Preferably the amino acid is valine.

Other preferred prodrugs of the invention include phosphoramidatederivatives. Various forms of phosphoramidate prodrugs are known in theart. For example of such prodrugs see Serpi et al., Curr. Protoc.Nucleic Acid Chem. 2013, Chapter 15, Unit 15.5 and Mehellou et al.,ChemMedChem, 2009, 4 pp. 1779-1791. Suitable phosphoramidates include(phenoxy)-α-amino acids linked to compounds of Formula I via their —OHgroup. Such prodrugs cleave in vivo to produce compounds of Formula Ibearing a hydroxy group. Accordingly, such phosphoramidate groups arepreferably employed positions of Formula I where a hydroxy group iseventually required. Exemplary prodrugs of this embodiment of theinvention are therefore compounds of Formula I bearing a group ofFormula —OP(O)(OR^(iii))R^(iv) where R^(iii) is alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylor heteroaryl, and R^(iv) is a group of Formula—NH—CH(R^(v))C(O)OR^(vi). wherein R^(v) is an amino acid side chain andR^(vi) is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl. Preferred amino acidsinclude glycine, alanine, valine and serine. Preferably the amino acidis alanine. R^(v) is preferably alkyl, most preferably isopropyl.

Subject matter of the present invention is also a method of preparingthe compounds of the present invention. Subject matter of the inventionis, thus, a method for the preparation of a compound of Formula Iaccording to the present invention by reacting a compound of Formula V

in which R1 and R2 are as above-defined, with a compound of Formula VI

in which n, m, Z, R3 and R4 are as above-defined.

Subject matter of the invention is, also, a method for the preparationof a compound of Formula II, III, IV and V in the same manner, and aswill be outlined in the Examples in more detail.

EXAMPLES

The invention is now described with reference to the following Examples.These Examples are provided for the purpose of illustration only, andthe invention is not limited to these Examples, but rather encompassesall variations that are evident as a result of the teachings providedherein.

The HBV capsid assembly modulators can be prepared in a number of ways.Schemes 1-10 and Scheme 15 illustrate the main routes employed for theirpreparation for the purpose of this application. To the chemist skilledin the art it will be apparent that there are other methodologies thatwill also achieve the preparation of these intermediates and Examples.

In a preferred embodiment compounds of Formula I can be prepared asshown in General scheme 1 below.

An amide coupling between an indole-2-carboxylic acid and an appropriateamine (e.g. a suitably substituted 4H,5H,6H-pyrrolo[3,4-d][1,3]thiazole,a 4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine or a4H,5H,6H,7H,8H-[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]azepine) with methods known inliterature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602)e.g. with HATU gives compounds of Formula I.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of compounds of Formula IIfollows General scheme 2.

Compound 1 shown in General scheme 2 is converted into bromide 2 in aSandmeyer reaction (X. Cao et al., J. Med. Chem., 2014, 57, 3687-3706).In step 2 deprotection of the nitrogen protective group (A. Isidro-Lobetet al., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504), drawn as (but not limited toBoc) e.g. with TFA gives amine 3. An amide coupling in step 3 withmethods known in literature (El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011,111, 6557-6602), e.g. with EDCI results in a compound with the generalstructure 4. By methods known from the literature, the compounds withgeneral structure 4 in step 4 are aminated (Y=N) (WO2014113191),alkoxylated (Y=O) (WO201229070), (hetero)arylated (X. Cao et al., J.Med. Chem., 2014, 57, 3687-3706), carboxylated under metal-halogenexchange conditions (N. Haginoya et al., Heterocycles, 2004, 63,1555-1561), followed by amidation (Y=C(═O)N) (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio,Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), formylated under metal-halogenexchange conditions (A. P. Jathoul, Angew. Chem., 2014, 53,13059-13063), followed by reductive amination (Y=CH₂N) (WO2009147188) orcyanated (Y=CN) (EP1683800) to obtain compounds of Formula II.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of compounds of Formula Iand Formula II follows General scheme 3.

Compound 1 described in general scheme 3 is in step 1 aminated (Y=N)(WO2014113191), alkoxylated (Y=O) (WO201229070), (hetero)arylated (X.Cao et al., J. Med. Chem., 2014, 57, 3687-3706), carboxylated undermetal-halogen exchange conditions (N. Haginoya et al., Heterocycles,2004, 63, 1555-1561), followed by amidation (Y=C(═O)N) (A. El-Faham, F.Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), formylated undermetal-halogen exchange conditions (A. P. Jathoul, Angew. Chem., 2014,53, 13059-13063), followed by reductive amination (Y=CH₂N)(WO2009147188), or cyanated (Y=CN) (EP1683800) to obtain compounds withthe general structure 2. In step 2 deprotection of the nitrogenprotective group (A. Isidro-Llobet et al., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109,2455-2504), drawn as but not limited to Boc, e.g. with HCl gives amine3. An amide coupling in step 3 with methods known in literature (A.El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), e.g. with HATUresults in compounds of Formula I and Formula II.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of compounds of FormulaIII and Formula IVa follows General scheme 4.

Compound 1 described in general scheme 4 is converted into the thioamide2 by methods known from the literature (US2013123230) e.g. with benzoylisothiocyanate. In step 2 deprotection of the thioamide (US2013123230),(drawn as but not limited to Bz) gives thioamide 3. Compound 3 iscyclized in step 3 to aminothiazole 4 (WO201231024) under basicconditions. In step 4 deprotection of the nitrogen protective group (A.Isidro-Llobet et al., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504), drawn as butnot limited to Boc, e.g. with HCl gives amine 5. An amide coupling instep 4 with methods known in literature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio,Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), e.g. with HATU results in compounds ofFormula III and Formula IVa.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of compounds of FormulaIVb follows General scheme 5.

By methods known from the literature, in step 1 the compounds withgeneral structure 1 described in general scheme 5 are acylated (P. N.Collier et al., J. Med. Chem., 2015, 58, 5684-5688), In step 2deprotection of the nitrogen protective group (A. Isidro-Llobet et al.,Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504), drawn as but not limited to Boc, e.g.with HCl gives amine 3. An amide coupling in step 3 with methods knownin literature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111,6557-6602), e.g. with HATU results in compounds of Formula IVb.

In another embodiment an alternative synthesis of compounds of FormulaIII follows General scheme 6.

By methods known from the literature, in step 1 the compounds withgeneral structure 1 described in general scheme 6 are acylated (P. N.Collier et al., J. Med. Chem., 2015, 58, 5684-5688), sulfonylated (J.Inoue et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem., 2000, 8, 2167-2173), carbamoylated (C.R. Moyes et al., J. Med. Chem., 2014, 57, 1437-1453) or transformed intoa urea (EP2327704) to give compounds with the general structure 2. Instep 2 deprotection of the nitrogen protective group (A. Isidro-Llobetet al., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504), drawn as but not limited toBoc, e.g. with HCl gives amine 3. An amide coupling in step 3 withmethods known in literature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011,111, 6557-6602), e.g. with HATU results in compounds of Formula III.

In another embodiment an alternative synthesis of compounds of FormulaIVb follows General scheme 7.

By methods known from the literature, the compounds described in generalscheme 7 are acylated (P. N. Collier et al., J. Med. Chem., 2015, 58,5684-5688) to give compounds of Formula IVb.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of compounds according tothe invention follows General scheme 8.

An amide coupling in with amines of structure shown with methods knownin literature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111,6557-6602), e.g. with HATU results in a compound with the generalstructure shown.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of the compounds accordingto the invention follows General scheme 9.

Ketone 1 shown in general scheme 9 is brominated to give the isomericα-bromo-ketones 2 and 3 (Provins et al., ChemMedChem 2012, 7(12) pp.2087-2092). In steps 2 and 3, these are then converted intoaminothiazoles 4 and 5 respectively (X. Cao et al., J. Med. Chem., 2014,57, 3687-3706). In steps 4 and 5 deprotection of the nitrogen protectivegroups (A. Isidro-Llobet et al., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504),drawn as but not limited to Boc, e.g. with HCl gives amines 6 and 7. Anamide coupling in steps 6 and 7 with methods known in literature (A.El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), e.g. with HATUresults in a compound with the general structure 8 and a compound withthe general structure 9.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of the compounds accordingto the invention follows General scheme 10.

In step 1 deprotection of the nitrogen protective group ofα-bromo-ketone 1 described in general scheme 10 (A. Isidro-Llobet etal., Chem. Rev., 2009, 109, 2455-2504), drawn as but not limited to Boc,e.g. with HBr gives amine 2. Compound 2 is cyclized in step 2 toaminothiazole 3 (WO201231024) under basic conditions. An amide couplingin step 3 with methods known in literature (A. El-Faham, F. Albericio,Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), e.g. with HATU results in compounds ofgeneral structure 4.

The required substituted indole-2-carboxylic acids may be prepared in anumber of ways; the main routes employed being outlined in Schemes11-14. To the chemist skilled in the art it will be apparent that thereare other methodologies that will also achieve the preparation of theseintermediates.

Substituted indole-2-carboxylic acids can be prepared via theHemetsberger-Knittel reaction (Organic Letters, 2011, 13(8) pp.2012-2014, and Monatshefte für Chemie, 103(1), pp. 194-204) as shown inScheme 11.

Substituted indoles may also be prepared using the Fischer method(Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft. 17 (1), pp. 559-568) asshown in Scheme 12

A further method for the preparation of substituted indoles is thepalladium catalysed alkyne annulation reaction (Journal of the AmericanChemical Society, 1991, pp. 6690-6692) as shown in Scheme 13.

Additionally, indoles may be prepared from other suitably functionalized(halogenated) indoles (for example via palladium catalysed crosscoupling or nucleophilic substitution reactions) as illustrated inScheme 14.

Chemists skilled in the art will appreciate that other methods areavailable for the synthesis of suitably functionalizedindole-2-carboxylic acids and activated esters thereof.

In another preferred embodiment the synthesis of the compounds accordingto the invention follows General scheme 15.

In step 1 an amid coupling with methods known in literature (A.El-Faham, F. Albericio, Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 6557-6602), e.g. with anacid chloride results in compounds with the general structure 2.Compound 2 is cyclized with a thiourea in step 2 under basic conditions(WO201231024) to give compounds of general structure 3.

General Procedure—Synthesis of Thioureas

Triethylamine (7.66 mmol, 1.1 eq) was added to a solution of acorresponding amine hydrochloride (6.97 mmol, 1.0 eq) under an argonatmosphere in dry THF (10 mL) at 0° C. (ice bath). The resulting mixturewas stirred for 10 min followed by the addition of benzoylisothiocyanate (7.66 mmol, 1.1 eq). After removing the ice bath, thereaction mixture was allowed to warm to r.t. and stirred overnight.After the completion of reaction, the solution was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was re-suspended in a mixture of water(5 mL) and methanol (5 mL). Potassium carbonate (15.33 mmol, 2.2 eq) wasadded to the resulting suspension. The mixture was stirred overnight atr.t. and concentrated under reduced pressure (co-evaporation withethylacetate). The obtained solid was re-suspended in 1:1 DCM/MeOH (150mL) and filtered off. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to afford a crude thiourea which was further purified byRP-HPLC.

The following thioureas were prepared as described above.

1-(3,3-Difluorocyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 725.0 mg (62.6%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.48 (m, 2H), 2.90 (m, 2H), 4.37 (m,1H), 6.93 (m, 1H), 7.44 (m, 1H), 7.97 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 167.0; found 167.2; Rt=0.72 min.

1-((1r,3r)-3-Fluorocyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 120.7 mg (16.8%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.28 (m, 2H), 2.43 (m, 2H), 4.61 (m,1H), 5.16 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 1H), 7.52 (m, 1H), 8.03 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 149.0; found 149.0; Rt=0.49 min.

1-(2,2-Difluorocyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 50.4 mg (41.4%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.56 (m, 1H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.30 (m,2H), 5.18 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 8.02 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 167.0; found 166.9; Rt=0.71 min.

1-(3,3-Difluoro-1-methylcyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 415.0 mg (72%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.59 (s, 3H), 2.63 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q,2H), 6.78 (m, 2H), 7.93 (s, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 181.0; found 181.2; Rt=0.87 min.

1-(3,3-Difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 184.0 mg (36.2%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.75 (m, 4H), 3.68 (m, 2H), 5.22 (m,1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 197.0; found 197.2; Rt=0.79 min.

1-(3,3-Difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 325.0 mg (38.7%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.78 (m, 4H), 3.34 (m, 3H), 3.75 (m,2H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 7.95 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 211.0; found 211.0; Rt=0.90 min.

1-(1-(Trifluoromethyl)cyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 94.0 mg (83.2%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.89 (m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.52 (m,2H), 8.19 (m, 3H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 199.0; found 199.0; Rt=0.69 min.

1-(1-(Methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 515.0 mg (44.8%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.79 (m, 2H), 2.16 (m, 4H), 3.35 (s,3H), 3.77 (m, 2H), 6.59 (m, 2H), 7.55 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 175.0; found 175.2; Rt=0.79 min.

1-(1-(Methoxymethyl)cyclopropyl)thiourea

Yield 1.11 g (94.9%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 0.79 (m, 4H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 3.31 (m,2H), 6.80 (m, 1H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 7.86 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 161.1; found 161.1; Rt=0.62 min.

1-(1-(Trifluoromethyl)cyclopropyl)thiourea

Yield 405.0 mg (35.5%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.11 (m, 2H), 1.26 (m, 2H), 7.13 (m,1H), 7.94 (m, 1H), 8.39 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 185.0; found 185.2; Rt=0.63 min.

1-((3,3-Difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)thiourea

Yield 35.7%.

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.42 (m, 2H), 2.74 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m,2H), 7.26 (m, 2H), 7.76 (m, 2H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 197.0; found 197.0; Rt=0.69 min.

1-((3,3-Difluorocyclobutyl)methyl)thiourea

Yield 169.1 mg (24.7%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm) 2.29 (m, 2H), 2.48 (m, 1H), 2.74 (m,2H), 3.56 (m, 2H), 5.80 (m, 2H), 6.26 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 181.0; found 181.0; Rt=0.81 min.

N-Methyl-1-(thioureidomethyl)cyclobutanecarboxamide

Yield 79.2 mg (17.6%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.17 (m,2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.75 (m, 2H), 7.09 (m, 2H), 7.29 (m, 1H), 7.67 (m,1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 202.1; found 202.2; Rt=0.68 min.

1-((1-Methoxycyclobutyl)methyl)thiourea

Yield 97.0 mg (64.1%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.56 (m, 1H), 1.62 (m, 1H), 1.82 (m,2H), 2.02 (m, 2H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 3.66 (d, 2H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 7.39 (m,1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 175.1; found 175.2; Rt=0.87 min.

1-(Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)thiourea

Yield 192.5 mg, (40.4%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.05 (s, 6H), 2.38 (m, 1H), 6.76 (m,2H), 8.25 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 143.0; found 143.0; Rt=0.77 min.

1-((1s,3s)-3-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 190.0 mg (32.6%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 1.89 (m, 4H), 2.27 (m, 3H), 4.04 (m,1H), 4.92 (m, 1H), 6.84 (m, 2H), 7.80 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 161.0; found 161.1; Rt=0.49 min.

1-((1r,3r)-3-Methoxycyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 57.8 mg (49.8%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.18 (m, 4H), 3.11 (s, 3H), 3.89 (m,1H), 4.48 (m, 1H), 6.88 (m, 1H), 7.37 (m, 1H), 7.92 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 161.0; found 161.2; Rt=0.62 min.

1-((1s,3s)-3-Methoxycyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 57.8 mg (49.8%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.58 (m, 2H), 3.10 (s, 3H), 3.54 (m,1H), 4.10 (m, 1H), 6.87 (m, 1H), 7.39 (m, 1H), 7.90 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 161.0; found 161.0; Rt=0.68 min.

1-(3-(Difluoromethoxy)cyclobutyl)thiourea

Yield 121.0 mg (14.4%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ (ppm) 2.06 (m, 2H), 2.26 (m, 1H), 2.68 (m,2H), 4.32 (m, 2H), 6.61 (m, 1H), 7.96 (m, 2H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 197.0; found 197.0; Rt=0.81 min.

1-(2-Cyclopropyl-2,2-difluoroethyl)thiourea

Yield 110.0 mg (20.5%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm) 0.64 (m, 4H), 1.27 (m, 1H), 4.04 (m,2H), 6.16 (m, 2H), 6.83 (m, 1H).

LCMS(ESI): [M+H]+ m/z: calc. 181.0; found 181.0; Rt=0.90 min.

Synthesis of {3-cyanobicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl}thiourea

To a suspension of 3-aminobicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carbonitrilehydrochloride (100.0 mg, 692 μmol) in dry DCM (5 ml) was addedtriethylamine (77.2 mg, 763 μmol) and benzoyl isothiocyanate (125 mg,763 μmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. overnight. Thereaction mixture was concentrated, the residue was dissolved in MeOH/H₂O(5 mL/1 mL) and potassium carbonate (240 mg, 1.73 mmol) was added. Thereaction mixture was stirred for 10 h then concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue dissolved in 4:1 DCM/MeOH (10 mL) and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated and purified by HPLC to afford3-cyanobicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-ylthiourea (39.1 mg, 233.81 μmol, 33.7%yield) as yellow solid.

Synthesis of [(1-methoxycyclopropyl)methyl]thiourea

Step 1: To a stirred suspension of methyl 2-aminoacetate hydrochloride(20.0 g, 159 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (350 ml) was added potassiumcarbonate (55.0 g, 398 mmol). To the stirred mixture was added dropwise(bromomethyl)benzene (54.5 g, 319 mmol, 38 ml). The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. overnight, filtered and the filtrate was concentrated toafford methyl 2-(dibenzylamino)acetate (41.2 g, 153 mmol, 95.9% yield)as colorless oil.

Step 2: To a solution of methyl 2-(dibenzylamino)acetate (20.0 g, 74.3mmol) in dry diethyl ether (250 ml) under a stream of argon was addeddropwise a solution of titanium tetraisopropoxide (5.28 g, 18.6 mmol,5.5 mL) in diethyl ether (50 mL). Ethylmagnesium bromide in diethylether (1M solution freshly prepared from bromoethane (24.3 g, 222 mmol,16.6 mL) and magnesium (5.69 g, 234 mmol) was added dropwise at 15-20°C. under Ar. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight, then cooled to0° C. and quenched by dropwise addition of sat. aq. NH₄Cl solution (300mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h and filtered. Theorganic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted withMTBE (100 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated to afford crude1-[(dibenzylamino)methyl]cyclopropan-1-ol (17.5 g, 50.0% purity, 32.73mmol, 44% yield) as yellow oil, that was used in the next step withoutpurification.

Step 3: To a stirred solution of1-[(dibenzylamino)methyl]cyclopropan-1-ol (13.5 g, 50.5 mmol) in dry THF(200 mL) at 0° C. under Ar was added portionwise sodium hydride (3.03 g,126 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 1 h then iodomethane (10.8 g,75.7 mmol, 4.71 mL) was added dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at r.t. overnight and carefully poured into brine (200 mL). Themixture was extracted with EtOAc (2×100 mL), the combined organic phaseswere washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography on silica with hexane-MTBE(40:1) as an eluent to afforddibenzyl[(1-methoxycyclopropyl)methyl]amine (2.0 g, 7.11 mmol, 14.1%yield) as a yellow oil.

Step 4: To a stirred solution ofdibenzyl[(1-methoxycyclopropyl)methyl]amine (2.0 g, 7.11 mmol) in MeOH(30 ml) was added acetic acid (426 mg, 7.11 mmol, 410 μL) and palladiumdihydroxide on charcoal (20%) (200 mg, 1.42 mmol). The mixture wasstirred under an atmosphere of hydrogen overnight. The reaction mixturewas filtered, HCl (4M solution in dixane, 1.8 ml) was added to thefiltrate and the mixture was concentrated. The residue was trituratedwith MTBE, collected by filtration and dried to afford(1-methoxycyclopropyl)methanamine hydrochloride (850 mg, 6.18 mmol,86.9% yield) as white solid.

Step 5: To a stirred suspension of (1-methoxycyclopropyl)methanaminehydrochloride (853 mg, 6.2 mmol) in dry DCM (20 mL) at 0° C. was addedtriethylamine (690 mg, 6.82 mmol, 950 μL). The reaction mixture wasstirred for 15 min, cooled to 0° C. and benzoyl isothiocyanate (1.11 g,6.82 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t.overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureand the residue was treated with water; the precipitate formed wasfiltered and suspended in MeOH-water (0 mL/10 mL). Potassium carbonate(1.97 g, 14.3 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at r.t.overnight. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, theresidue was dissolved in MeOH (20 mL), the precipitate formed wasfiltered off and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by HPLC to afford[(1-methoxycyclopropyl)methyl]thiourea (399 mg, 2.49 mmol, 40.2% yield)as white solid.

Synthesis of 1-(carbamothioylamino)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Step 1: To a stirred suspension of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxamidehydrochloride (740 mg, 5.42 mmol) in dry DCM (15 mL) was addedtriethylamine (603 mg, 5.96 mmol, 830 μL). The mixture was stirred for 1h at r.t. then cooled to 0° C. A solution of benzoyl isothiocyanate (972mg, 5.96 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added dropwise. The mixture was stirredat r.t. overnight and concentrated. The residue was triturated withwater, collected by filtration and dried in vacuo to afford1-[(phenylformamido)methanethioyl]aminocyclopropane-1-carboxamide (1.38g, 5.24 mmol, 96.7% yield) as yellow solid.

Step 2: To a suspension of1-[(phenylformamido)methanethioyl]aminocyclopropane-1-carboxamide (1.18g, 4.48 mmol) in MeOH (30 mL) was added 25% aq. ammonia (5 mL). Thereaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated to dryness and diluted with dry MeOH (10 mL). Theprecipitated solid was collected by filtration and dried to afford1-(carbamothioylamino)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide (360.0 mg, 2.26 mmol,50.5% yield) as white solid.

Synthesis of 3,3-difluoro-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclobutan-1-amine

Step 1: Copper(I) iodide (89 mg, 467 μmol), tert-butylN-(1-ethynyl-3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)carbamate (2.16 g, 9.34 mmol) andazidotrimethylsilane (1.61 g, 14.0 mmol, 1.86 mL) were added to roundbottom flask containing DMF and H₂O (50 mL, 9:1). The resulting mixturewas stirred under an argon atmosphere at 100° C. for 14 h. The mixturewas cooled to r.t., diluted with 200 mL of ethyl acetate and filteredthrough a thin layer of silica gel. The filtrate was washed with water(2×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure togive tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (2.11 g,6.92 mmol, 74.1% yield) as light green solid.

Step 2: Tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (2.0 g,7.29 mmol) was dissolved in 4M HCl/dioxane (70 mL) at r.t. and theresulting mixture was stirred overnight. The resulting mixture wasdiluted with diethyl ether (70 mL), the precipitate was filtered andwashed with 20 mL of diethyl ether before drying in vacuo to obtain3,3-difluoro-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclobutan-1-amine dihydrochloride(1.37 g, 5.54 mmol, 76% yield) as light yellow powder.

Synthesis of 1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclopropan-1-amine

Step 1: 1-Ethynylcyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (3.19 g, 29.0 mmol) wasdissolved in t-BuOH (50 mL) and triethylamine (3.81 g, 37.66 mmol, 5.25mL) was added in one portion, followed by addition ofdiphenoxyphosphoryl azide (8.77 g, 31.9 mmol, 6.87 ml). The resultingmixture was heated at 80° C. overnight. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the residue was stirred vigorously with 10%aqueous solution of NaOH for 1 h. The resulting mixture was extractedwith MTBE (100 mL), and the organic phase washed with brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo to give tert-butylN-(1-ethynylcyclopropyl)carbamate (3.92 g, 21.6 mmol, 74.7% yield) aslight yellow crystalline solid.

Step 2: Copper(I) iodide (205.98 mg, 1.08 mmol), tert-butyl1-ethynylcyclopropylcarbamate (3.92 g, 21.6 mmol) andazidotrimethylsilane (3.74 g, 32.5 mmol, 4.31 ml) were added to roundbottom flask containing DMF and H₂O (50 mL, 9:1). The resulting mixturewas stirred under an argon atmosphere at 100° C. for 12 h. The mixturewas cooled to r.t., diluted with ethyl acetate (200 mL) and filteredthrough a pad of silica gel. The filtrate was washed with water (3×300mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressure to givetert-butyl N-[1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclopropyl]carbamate (3.46 g,15.4 mmol, 71.3% yield) as brown solid.

Step 3: Tert-butyl N-[1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclopropyl]carbamate(700 mg, 3.12 mmol) was dissolved in 4M HCl/dioxane (40 mL) and theresulting mixture was stirred overnight. The mixture was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to obtain1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-5-yl)cyclopropan-1-amine dihydrochloride (500.0 mg,2.54 mmol, 81.3% yield) as brown solid.

Synthesis of 1-amino-3,3-difluoro-N-methylcyclobutane-1-carboxamide

Step 1: To a solution of1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid(1.06 g, 4.2 mmol) in 30 mL of dry DCM at r.t. was added1-(1H-imidazole-1-carbonyl)-1H-imidazole (1.02 g, 6.29 mmol). After gasrelease was complete (˜30 min), methanamine hydrochloride (710 mg, 10.5mmol) was added and the resulting mixture was stirred overnight. Themixture was diluted with DCM (20 mL), washed with water (2×30 mL) andbrine (30 mL), dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(methylcarbamoyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (1.08 g, 4.07mmol, 96.9% yield) as a white solid.

Step 2: tert-ButylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(methylcarbamoyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (1.05 g, 3.97mmol) was dissolved in 4M HCl/dioxane (20 mL) at r.t. and the resultingmixture was stirred overnight. The resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to obtain1-amino-3,3-difluoro-N-methylcyclobutane-1-carboxamide hydrochloride(670 mg, 3.34 mmol, 83.8% yield) as a colorless solid.

Synthesis of 1-ethynyl-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-amine

Step 1: To a solution of1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid(4.0 g, 16 mmol) in acetonitrile (200 mL) at r.t. was added potassiumcarbonate (3.3 g, 24 mmol). Iodomethane was then added portionwise (4.52g, 31.84 mmol, 1.98 mL). The resulting viscous slurry was stirredovernight at r.t., then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas dissolved in MTBE (100 mL), and the resulting solution washed withwater (2×100 mL), brine, then dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated invacuo to give methyl1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate(3.87 g, 14.6 mmol, 91.6% yield) as colorless solid which was used forthe next step without purification.

Step 2: To a vigorously stirred solution of methyl1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate(3.85 g, 14.5 mmol) in dry dimethoxyethane (90 mL) and dry methanol (10mL) at 0° C. was added portionwise sodium borohydride (1.10 g, 29.0mmol). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h, then warmed to r.t. andstirred for a further 2 h at ambient temperature. The reaction waspoured into stirred saturated aqueous Na₂CO₃ solution and extracted withMTBE (150 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with water (100mL) and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reduced pressureto afford tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (3.42 g, 14.42mmol, 99.3% yield) as white solid.

Step 3: To a solution of1-(boc-amino)-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-methanol (3.42 g, 14.4 mmol) inDCM (100 mL) was added1,1,1-tris(acetoxy)-1,1-dihydro-1,2-benziodoxol-3(1H)-one (7.34 g, 17.3mmol) in few portions, (maintaining the temperature below 30° C. withwater bath cooling). The mixture was poured into a stirred aqueoussolution of Na₂CO₃ and Na₂S₂O₃ and stirred until the organic phasebecame transparent (˜15 min). The layers were separated and the aqueouslayer was extracted with DCM (30 mL). The combined organic extracts werewashed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure to give tert-butyl N-(3,3-difluoro-1-formylcyclobutyl)carbamate(3.16 g, 12.8 mmol, 88.5% yield) as light yellow solid.

Step 4: To a solution of tert-butylN-(3,3-difluoro-1-formylcyclobutyl)carbamate (3.14 g, 13.4 mmol) in drymethanol (50 mL) was added potassium carbonate (3.69 g, 26.7 mmol),followed by dropwise addition of dimethyl(1-diazo-2-oxopropyl)phosphonate (3.59 g, 18.7 mmol). After stirring for2 h at r.t. the mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was treated with water (30 mL) andthe resulting mixture was extracted with MTBE (2×50 mL). The combinedorganic layers were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure, to give tert-butylN-(1-ethynyl-3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)carbamate (3.05 g, 90.0% purity,11.9 mmol, 88.9% yield) as white solid.

Step 5: Tert-butyl N-(1-ethynyl-3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)carbamate (730mg, 3.16 mmol) was dissolved in diethyl ether (10 mL) and 4M HClsolution in dioxane (10 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was stirredovernight, then diluted with diethyl ether (20 mL). The precipitate wascollected by filtration, and washed with diethyl ether (10 mL), thendried in vacuo to give 1-ethynyl-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-aminehydrochloride (380 mg, 2.27 mmol, 71.8% yield) as white powder,containing ca. 1.5% of NH₄Cl by weight.

Synthesis of 1-amino-N-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Step 1: 1-(1H-imidazole-1-carbonyl)-1H-imidazole (2.42 g, 14.9 mmol) wasadded to a solution of1-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (2.0 g, 9.94mmol) in 10 mL of dry THF at r.t. When the gas release completed (˜20min), a solution of methanamine (50 mL, 20% solution in methanol) wasadded dropwise. The resulting solution was was stirred overnight. Thesolvent was evaporated in vacuo and the residue was partitioned betweenDCM (30 mL) and water (10 mL). The organic phase was separated, washedwith water, brine, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure to obtain tert-butylN-[1-(methylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]carbamate (1.9 g, 8.89 mmol, 89.4%yield) as a white solid.

Step 2: Tert-butyl N-[1-(methylcarbamoyl)cyclopropyl]carbamate (1.9 g,8.89 mmol) was dissolved in 25 mL of 4M HCl in dioxane. and theresulting mixture was stirred overnight. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to obtain1-amino-N-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide hydrochloride (1.29 g, 8.58mmol, 96.4% yield) as a white solid.

Synthesis of [3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]thiourea

Step 1: To a solution of tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (940 mg, 3.96mmol) and iodomethane (7.88 g, 55.49 mmol, 3.45 mL) in DCM (100 mL) wasadded silver oxide (6.43 g, 27.75 mmol). The reaction flask was coveredwith aluminum foil (protect from light) and the mixture was stirred atr.t. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 days, thenfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure, to obtain tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (1.01 g, 95.0%purity, 3.82 mmol, 96.3% yield) as white crystalline solid.

Step 2: Tert-butyl N-[3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate(1.0 g, 3.98 mmol) was dissolved in HCl (30 mL, 4M in dioxane). Theresulting mixture was stirred overnight, then concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain 3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutan-1-aminehydrochloride (745.0 mg, 3.97 mmol, 99.7% yield) as a white powder.

Step 3: To a cooled (ice bath) solution of3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutan-1-amine hydrochloride (750.0mg, 4.0 mmol) in dry THF (30 mL) under argon was added triethylamine(444 mg, 4.4 mmol, 610 μL) followed by benzoyl isothiocyanate (718 mg,4.4 mmol, 590 μL). The mixture was warmed to room temperature andstirred overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was suspended in 1:2 water/MeOH (30 mL) andpotassium carbonate (1.22 g, 8.79 mmol) was added. The mixture wasstirred overnight at room temperature then concentrated under reducedpressure and co-evaporated with ethyl acetate. The solid obtained wassuspended in MeOH (20 mL) and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedand purified by column chromatography (chloroform/acetonitrile withacetonitrile from 0-30%) to yield[3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]thiourea (325 mg, 1.55 mmol,38.7% yield) as a viscous yellow liquid.

Synthesis of [3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]thiourea

Step 1: To a solution of1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid(6.72 g, 26.75 mmol) in acetonitrile (300 mL) was added potassiumcarbonate (5.55 g, 40.12 mmol), followed by portionwise addition ofiodomethane (7.59 g, 53.5 mmol, 3.33 ml). The resulting viscous slurrywas stirred overnight at r.t., and progress of the reaction wasmonitored by 1H NMR. Once complete, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was partitioned between MTBE (150 mL) andwater (150 mL). The organic phase was washed with water (2×50 mL),brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give methyl1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate(6.75 g, 25.45 mmol, 95.1% yield) as colorless solid. The material wasused without further purification.

Step 2: To a cooled (0° C.), vigorously stirred solution of methyl1-[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate(6.73 g, 25.37 mmol) in dry dimethoxyethane (45 mL) and dry methanol (5mL) was added portionwise sodium borohydride (1.92 g, 50.74 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h, then allowed to warm up to r.t.and stirred overnight. The mixture was poured into stirred saturatedaqueous Na₂CO₃ solution and extracted with MTBE (150 mL). The organicphase was washed with water (100 mL) and brine then dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford tert-butylN-[3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate (5.65 g, 23.82mmol, 93.9% yield) as white solid.

Step 3: Tert-Butyl N-[3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]carbamate(900 mg, 3.79 mmol) was dissolved in 25 mL of 4M HCl/dioxane at r.t. andthe resulting mixture was stirred overnight. Upon completion of thereaction (monitored by 1H NMR), the resulting mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure, the residue was treated with 20 mL ofacetonitrile, and filtered. The precipitate was washed with acetonitrileand dried in vacuo to obtain (1-amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)methanolhydrochloride (550.0 mg, 3.17 mmol, 83.5% yield) as white powder.

Step 4: To a cooled (ice bath) solution of(1-amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)methanol hydrochloride (450 mg, 2.59mmol) in dry THF (10 mL) under argon was added triethylamine (289 mg,2.85 mmol, 400 μL), followed by benzoyl isothiocyanate (465 mg, 2.85mmol, 380 μL). The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature andstirred overnight. The reaction mixture was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was suspended in 1:1 water/MeOH (20 mL)and potassium carbonate (790 mg, 5.7 mmol) was added. The mixture wasstirred overnight at room temperature then concentrated under reducedpressure and co-evaporated with ethyl acetate. The residue obtained wassuspended in 1:1 DCM/MeOH (20 mL) and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated and purified by HPLC to yield the desired[3,3-difluoro-1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclobutyl]thiourea (184 mg, 937 μmol,36.2% yield) as a white solid.

Synthesis of [(3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl]thiourea

Step 1: To a solution of methyl1-amino-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate hydrochloride (6.25 g,31.0 mmol) in glacial acetic acid (200 mL) was added sodium nitrite(4.28 g, 62.0 mmol). The mixture was heated at 45° C. overnight, cooled,then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated withacetyl chloride (60 mL), and the resulting mixture stirred at r.t. for 1h. The mixture was concentrated then suspended in ethyl acetate (100 mL)and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated to give methyl1-(acetyloxy)-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate (3.52 g, 75.0%purity, 12.68 mmol, 40.9% yield) as white amorphous solid, which wasused in next step without purification.

Step 2: Methyl 1-(acetyloxy)-3,3-difluorocyclobutane-1-carboxylate (3.5g, 16.81 mmol) was dissolved in saturated NH₃ in MeOH (100 mL) and leftto stir at r.t. for 7 d. The solution was concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain 3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutane-1-carboxamide (3.0g, 70% purity by H NMR, 6.95 mmol, 41.3% yield) as brown viscous liquid.

Step 3: To a solution of 3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutane-1-carboxamide(3.0 g, 19.85 mmol) in dry THF (100 mL) under argon was added dropwiseborane dimethyl sulfide complex (9.05 g, 119 mmol, 11.3 mL). Theresulting mixture was stirred at 60° C. overnight, then poured into 300mL of vigorously stirred dry methanol and the resulting solution washeated to reflux for 10 min and then concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with 2M HCl/MeOH (50 mL), stirred atr.t. for 10 minutes and concentrated under reduced pressure to give1-(aminomethyl)-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-ol hydrochloride (3.8 g, 70%purity by 1H NMR, 8.76 mmol, 44.1% yield) as brown solid, which was usedfor the next step directly.

Step 4: Crude 1-(aminomethyl)-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-ol hydrochloride(3.8 g, 21.89 mmol) was suspended in DCM (100 mL). Triethylamine (6.64g, 65.67 mmol) was added, followed by addition of di-tert-butyldicarbonate (23.89 g, 109.44 mmol). The resulting mixture was left tostir overnight at r.t. The resulting solution was added in few portionsto a stirred solution of 2-aminoacetic acid (8.22 g, 109.44 mmol) andsodium carbonate (11.6 g, 109.44 mmol) in water (100 mL). The resultingsolution was stirred at r.t. overnight. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo and the residue was partitioned between MTBE (100mL) and water (300 mL). The organic phase was washed with aq. Na₂CO₃ (30mL), aq. citric acid (30 mL), water (50 m), dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated in vacuum to give 3.2 g of brown liquid, which was purifiedby column chromatography to give tert-butylN-[(3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl]carbamate (870 mg, 3.67mmol, 16.8% yield) as white crystalline solid.

Step 5: Tert-butyl N-[(3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl]carbamate(740.0 mg, 3.12 mmol) was dissolved in 4M HCl/dioxane (20 mL) and theresulting mixture was stirred overnight then concentrated under reducedpressure to obtain 1-(aminomethyl)-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-olhydrochloride (620.0 mg, 85.0% purity, 3.04 mmol, 97.3% yield) as solidresidue.

Step 6: To a cooled (ice bath) solution of1-(aminomethyl)-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-ol hydrochloride (620 mg, 3.57mmol) in dry THF (20 mL) under argon was added triethylamine (397.56 mg,3.93 mmol, 550.0 μL), followed by benzoyl isothiocyanate (641 mg, 3.93mmol, 530 μL). The mixture was allowed to warm up to room temperatureand stirred overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was suspended in 1:1 water/MeOH (30 mL)and potassium carbonate (1.09 g, 7.86 mmol) was added. The mixture wasstirred overnight at room temperature then concentrated under reducedpressure and co-evaporated with ethyl acetate. The solid obtained wassuspended in MeOH (20 mL) and filtered. The filtrate was concentratedand purified by column chromatography to give[(3,3-difluoro-1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl]thiourea (250 mg, 1.27 mmol,35.7% yield) as a white solid.

The following examples illustrate the preparation and properties of somespecific compounds of the invention.

The following abbreviations are used:

-   A—DNA nucleobase adenine-   ACN—acetonitrile-   Ar—argon-   BBQ—BlackBerry Quencher 650-   BODIPY-FL—4,4-difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene-3-propionic    acid (fluorescent dye)-   Boc—tert-butoxycarbonyl-   n-BuLi—n-butyl lithium-   t-BuLi—t-butyl lithium-   Bn—benzyl-   Bz—benzoyl-   C—DNA nucleobase cytosine-   CC₅₀—half-maximal cytotoxic concentration-   CDI—carbonyl diimidazole-   CO₂—carbon dioxide-   CuCN—copper (I) cyanide-   DCE—dichloroethane-   DCM—dichloromethane-   Dess-Martin    periodinane—1,1,1-triacetoxy-1,1-dihydro-1,2-benziodoxol-3(1H)-one-   DIPEA—diisopropylethylamine-   DIPE—di-isopropyl ether-   DHBV—duck hepatitis B virus-   DMAP—4-dimethylaminopyridine-   DME—dimethoxyethane-   DMF—N,N-dimethylformamide-   DMP—Dess-Martin periodinane-   DMSO—dimethyl sulfoxide-   DNA—deoxyribonucleic acid-   DPPA—diphenyl phosphoryl azide-   DTT—dithiothreitol-   EC₅₀—half-maximal effective concentration-   EDCI—N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride-   Et₂O—diethyl ether-   EtOAc—ethyl acetate-   EtOH—ethanol-   FAM—6-fluorescein amidite-   FL—five prime end labeled with fluorescein-   NEt₃—triethylamine-   ELS—Evaporative Light Scattering-   g—gram(s)-   G—DNA nucleobase guanine-   HBV—hepatitis B virus-   HATU—2-(1H-7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyl uronium    hexafluorophosphate-   HCl—hydrochloric acid-   HDI—hydrodynamic injection-   HEPES—4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid-   HOAt—1-hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole-   HOBt—1-hydroxybenzotriazole-   HPLC—high performance liquid chromatography-   IC₅₀—half-maximal inhibitory concentration-   LC640—3 prime end modification with fluorescent dye LightCycler® Red    640-   LC/MS—liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry-   LiAlH₄—lithium aluminium hydride-   LiGH—lithium hydroxide-   MeOH—methanol-   MeCN—acetonitrile-   MgSO₄—magnesium sulfate-   MTBE—methyl t-butyl ether-   mg—milligram(s)-   min—minutes-   mol—moles-   mmol—millimole(s)-   mL—millilitre(s)-   MTBE—methyl tert-butyl ether-   N₂—nitrogen-   Na₂CO₃—sodium carbonate-   NaHCO₃—sodium hydrogen carbonate-   Na₂SO₄—sodium sulfate-   NdeI—restriction enzyme recognizes CA{circumflex over ( )}TATG sites-   NEt₃—triethylamine-   NaH—sodium hydride-   NaOH—sodium hydroxide-   NH₃—ammonia-   NH₄Cl—ammonium chloride-   NMR—nuclear magnetic resonance-   PAGE—polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis-   PCR—polymerase chain reaction-   qPCR—quantitative PCR-   Pd/C—palladium on carbon-   PEG 400—polyethylene glycol 400-   PH—3 prime end phosphate modification-   pTSA—4-toluene-sulfonic acid-   Rt—retention time-   r.t.—room temperature-   sat.—saturated aqueous solution-   SDS—sodium dodecyl sulfate-   SI—selectivity index (=CC₅₀/EC₅₀)-   STAB—sodium triacetoxyborohydride-   T—DNA nucleobase thymine-   TBAF—tetrabutylammonium fluoride-   Tg—transgenic-   TFA—trifluoroacetic acid-   THF—tetrahydrofuran-   TLC—thin layer chromatography-   Tris—tris(hydroxymethyl)-aminomethane-   WHV—woodchuck hepatitis virus-   XhoI—restriction enzyme recognizes C{circumflex over ( )}TCGAG sites

Compound Identification—NMR

For a number of compounds, NMR spectra were recorded using a BrukerDPX400 spectrometer equipped with a 5 mm reverse triple-resonance probehead operating at 400 MHz for the proton and 100 MHz for carbon.Deuterated solvents were chloroform-d (deuterated chloroform, CDCl₃) ord6-DMSO (deuterated DMSO, d6-dimethylsulfoxide). Chemical shifts arereported in parts per million (ppm) relative to tetramethylsilane (TMS)which was used as internal standard.

Compound Identification—HPLC/MS

For a number of compounds, LC-MS spectra were recorded using thefollowing analytical methods.

Method A

Column—Reverse phase Waters Xselect CSH C18 (50×2.1 mm, 3.5 micron)

Flow—0.8 mL/min, 25 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—95% acetonitrile+5% 10 mM ammonium carbonate in water (pH 9)

Eluent B—10 mM ammonium carbonate in water (pH 9)

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=3.5 min 98% A. t=6 min 98% A

Method B

Column—Reverse phase Waters Xselect CSH C18 (50×2.1 mm, 3.5 micron)

Flow—0.8 mL/min, 35 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile

Eluent B—0.1% formic acid in water

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=3.5 min 98% A. t=6 min 98% A

Method C

Column—Reverse phase Waters Xselect CSH C18 (50×2.1 mm, 3.5 micron)

Flow—1 mL/min, 35 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile

Eluent B—0.1% formic acid in water

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=1.6 min 98% A. t=3 min 98% A

Method D

Column—Phenomenex Gemini NX C18 (50×2.0 mm, 3.0 micron)

Flow—0.8 mL/min, 35 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—95% acetonitrile+5% 10 mM ammonium bicarbonate in water

Eluent B—10 mM ammonium bicarbonate in water pH=9.0

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=3.5 min 98% A. t=6 min 98% A

Method E

Column—Phenomenex Gemini NX C18 (50×2.0 mm, 3.0 micron)

Flow—0.8 mL/min, 25 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—95% acetonitrile+5% 10 mM ammonium bicarbonate in water

Eluent B—10 mM ammonium bicarbonate in water (pH 9)

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=3.5 min 30% A. t=7 min 98% A, t=10 min98% A

Method F

Column—Waters XSelect HSS C18 (150×4.6 mm, 3.5 micron)

Flow—1.0 mL/min, 25 degrees Celsius

Eluent A—0.1% TFA in acetonitrile

Eluent B—0.1% TFA in water

Linear gradient t=0 min 2% A, t=1 min 2% A, t=15 min 60% A, t=20 min 60%A

Method G

Column—Zorbax SB-C18 1.8 μm 4.6×15 mm Rapid Resolution cartridge (PN821975-932)

Flow—3 mL/min

Eluent A—0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile

Eluent B—0.1% formic acid in water

Linear gradient t=0 min 0% A, t=1.8 min 100% A

Method H

Column—Waters Xselect CSH C18 (50×2.1 mm, 2.5 micron)

Flow—0.6 mL/min

Eluent A—0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile

Eluent B—0.1% formic acid in water

Linear gradient t=0 min 5% A, t=2.0 min 98% A, t=2.7 min 98% A

Preparation of 4-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step A: A mixture of compound 1-HCl (17.0 g, 86.2 mmol), sodium acetate(7.10 g, 86.6 mmol), and ethyl pyruvate (10.0 g, 86.1 mmol) in ethanol(100 mL) was refluxed for 1 h, cooled to r.t., and diluted with water(100 mL). The precipitated solid was collected by filtration and driedto obtain 20.0 g (77.3 mmol, 90%) of compound 2 as a mixture of cis- andtrans-isomers.

Step B: A mixture of compound 2 (20.0 g, 77.3 mmol), obtained in theprevious step, and BF₃.Et₂O (50.0 g, 352 mmol) in acetic acid (125 mL)was refluxed for 18 h and evaporated under reduced pressure. The residuewas mixed with water (100 mL) and extracted with MTBE (2×50 mL). Thecombined organic extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography to give 3.00 g (12.4 mmol, 16%) of compound 3.

Step C: A mixture of compound 3 (3.00 g, 12.4 mmol) and NaOH (0.500 g,12.5 mmol) in ethanol (30 mL) was refluxed for 30 min and evaporatedunder reduced pressure. The residue was mixed with water (30 mL) and theinsoluble material was filtered off. The filtrate was acidified withconcentrated hydrochloric acid (5 mL). The precipitated solid wascollected by filtration, washed with water (3 mL), and dried to obtain2.41 g (11.3 mmol, 91%) of 4-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid.

Rt (Method G) 1.24 mins, m/z 212 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 7-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step D: To a solution of sodium methoxide (21.6 g, 400 mmol) in methanol(300 mL) a solution of compound 4 (26.4 g, 183 mmol) and compound 5(59.0 g, 457 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) was added dropwise at −10° C.The reaction mass was stirred for 3 h maintaining temperature below 5°C. and then quenched with ice water. The resulting mixture was stirredfor 10 min, filtered, and washed with water to afford 35.0 g (156 mmol,72%) of compound 6 as a white solid.

Step E: A solution of compound 6, obtained in the previous step, (35.0g, 156 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized form hexane-ethyl acetate mixture (60:40) to give 21.0 g(103 mmol, 60%) of compound 7.

Step F: To a solution of compound 7 (21.0 g, 101 mmol) in ethanol (200mL) was added 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (47 mL). The mixturewas stirred for 2 h at 60° C. The solvent was evaporated and the residuewas acidified with aqueous hydrochloric acid to pH 5-6. The resultingprecipitate was filtered, washed with water, and dried to obtain 18.0 g(93.2 mmol, 92%) of 7-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.12 mins, m/z 192 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 6,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step G: A mixture of compound 8 (5.00 g, 34.7 mmol), acetic acid (1 mL),and ethyl pyruvate (5.00 g, 43.1 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was refluxedfor 1 h, cooled to r.t., and diluted with water (20 mL). Theprecipitated solid was collected by filtration and dried to obtain 5.50g (22.7 mmol, 66%) of compound 9 as a mixture of cis- and trans-isomers.

Step H: A mixture of compound 9 (5.50 g, 22.7 mmol), obtained in theprevious step, and BF₃.Et₂O (10.0 g, 70.5 mmol) in acetic acid (25 mL)was refluxed for 18 h and evaporated under reduced pressure. The residuewas mixed with water (30 mL) and extracted with MTBE (2×30 mL). Thecombined organic extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄ and evaporated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography to give 0.460 g (2.04 mmol, 9%) of compound 10.

Step I: A mixture of compound 10 (0.450 g, 2.00 mmol) and NaOH (0.100 g,2.50 mmol) in ethanol (10 mL) was refluxed for 30 min and evaporatedunder reduced pressure. The residue was mixed with water (10 mL) and theinsoluble material was filtered off. The filtrate was acidified withconcentrated hydrochloric acid (1 mL). The precipitated solid wascollected by filtration, washed with water (3 mL), and dried to obtain0.38 g (1.93 mmol, 95%) of 6,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.10 mins, m/z 196 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-cyano-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step J: To a stirred solution of compound 11 (5.00 g, 19.7 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) was added CuCN (3.00 g, 33.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred for4 h at 150° C. The mixture was then cooled to r.t., and water (100 mL)added. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (50 mL) andbrine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressureto give 2.50 g (12.5 mmol, 63%) of compound 12, pure enough for the nextstep.

Step K: To a solution of compound 12 (2.50 g, 12.5 mmol) in ethanol (30mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (0.600 g, 13.0 mmol). The mixture was refluxedfor 10 h. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and theresidue diluted with water (50 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified topH 6 with 10% aq. hydrochloric acid and the precipitated solid wascollected by filtration. The residue was washed with water and driedunder vacuum to afford 1.20 g (6.45 mmol, 52%) of4-cyano-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid as a white solid.

Rt (Method G) 1.00 mins, m/z 197 [M+H]⁺

Preparation of 4-cyano-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step L: To a stirred solution of compound 13 (5.00 g, 18.4 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) was added CuCN (2.80 g, 31.2 mmol). The mixture was stirred for4 h at 150° C. The mixture was then cooled to r.t., and water (100 mL)added. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (50 mL) andbrine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressureto give 1.50 g (6.87 mmol, 37%) of compound 14, pure enough for the nextstep.

Step M: To a solution of compound 14 (1.50 g, 6.87 mmol) in ethanol (20mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (0.400 g, 9.53 mmol). The mixture was refluxedfor 10 h. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and theresidue diluted with water (40 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified topH 6.0 with 10% aq. hydrochloric acid and the precipitate was collectedby filtration. The residue was washed with water and dried under vacuumto afford 0.400 g (1.95 mmol, 28%) of4-cyano-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid as a white solid.

Rt (Method G) 1.02 mins, m/z 203 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step N: To a solution of compound 15 (5.00 g, 19.4 mmol) in DMF (50 mL)was added NaHCO₃ (1.59 g, 18.9 mmol) and iodomethane (3 mL). Theresulting mixture was stirred overnight at r.t., then diluted with water(50 mL) and extracted with diethyl ether (3×50 mL). The combined organicextracts were dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressureto obtain 4.90 g (18.0 mmol, 90%) of compound 16 as white solid.

Step O: To a stirred solution of compound 16 (4.80 g, 17.6 mmol) in DMF(50 mL) was added CuCN (2.70 g, 30.1 mmol). The mixture was stirred for4 h at 150° C. The mixture was then cooled to r.t., water (100 mL)added. The resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with water (50 mL) andbrine (50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressureto give 1.40 g (6.42 mmol, 36%) of compound 17, pure enough for the nextstep.

Step P: To a solution of compound 17 (1.40 g, 6.42 mmol) in ethanol (20mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (0.350 g, 8.34 mmol). The mixture was refluxedfor 10 h. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure and theresidue diluted with water (30 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified topH 6.0 with 10% aq. hydrochloric acid and the precipitate collected byfiltration. The residue was washed with water and dried under vacuum toafford 0.500 g (2.45 mmol, 38%) of4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid as a white solid.

Rt (Method G) 1.10 mins, m/z 203 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4,5,6-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step Q: To a solution of sodium methoxide (23.0 g, 426 mmol) in methanol(200 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound 18 (15.0g, 93.7 mmol) and compound 5 (26.0 g, 201 mmol) in methanol (100 mL).The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h, maintaining the temperaturebelow 5° C. and then quenched with ice water. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 10 min, and the precipitate collected by filtration. Thesolid was washed with water and dried to afford 12.0 g (46.7 mmol, 72%)of compound 19 as a white solid.

Step R: A solution of compound 19, obtained in the previous step, (12.0g, 46.7 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized form hexane-ethyl acetate mixture (60:40) to give 7.00 g(30.5 mmol, 65%) of compound 20.

Step S: To a solution of compound 20 (7.00 g, 30.5 mmol) in ethanol (50mL) was added 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (18 mL). The mixturewas stirred for 2 h at 60° C. The solvent was evaporated and the residuewas acidified to pH 5-6 with aqueous hydrochloric acid. The resultingprecipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried toobtain 5.00 g (23.2 mmol, 76%) 4,5,6-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-dmso) 7.17 (1H, s), 7.22 (1H, dd), 12.3 (1H, br s),13.3 (1H, br s)

Preparation of 4,6,7-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step T: To a solution of sodium methoxide (23.0 g, 426 mmol) in methanol(200 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound 21 (15.0g, 90.3 mmol) and compound 5 (26.0 g, 201 mmol) in methanol (100 mL).The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintaining the temperaturebelow 5° C. and then quenched with ice water. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washedwith water and dried to afford 10.0 g (38.0 mmol, 42%) of compound 22 asa white solid.

Step U: A solution of compound 22, obtained in the previous step, (10.0g, 38.0 mmol) in xylene (200 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized form hexane-ethyl acetate mixture (60:40) to give 6.00 g(26.2 mmol, 69%) of compound 23.

Step V: To a solution of compound 23 (7.00 g, 30.5 mmol) in ethanol (40mL) was added 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (16 mL). The mixturewas stirred for 2 h at 60° C. The solvent was evaporated and the residuewas acidified to pH 5-6 with aqueous hydrochloric acid. The resultingprecipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried toobtain 4.10 g (19.1 mmol, 62%) of 4,6,7-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid.

Rt (Method G) 1.16 mins, m/z 214 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-cyano-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step W: To a solution of sodium methoxide (65.0 g, 1203 mmol) inmethanol (500 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound24 (60.0 g, 296 mmol) and compound 5 (85.0 g, 658 mmol) in methanol (200mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintaining thetemperature below 5° C. and then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 45.0 g (143 mmol, 48%)of compound 25.

Step X: A solution of compound 25, obtained in the previous step, (35.0g, 111 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized form hexane-ethyl acetate mixture (60:40) to give 11.0 g(38.4 mmol, 35%) of compound 26.

Step Y: To a stirred solution of compound 26 (11.0 g, 38.4 mmol) in DMF(20 mL) was added CuCN (6.60 g, 73.7 mmol). The mixture was stirred for4 h at 150° C. The mixture was then cooled to r.t., and water (70 mL)added. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×50 mL). Thecombined organic extracts were washed with water (50 mL) and brine (50mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressure to give2.40 g (10.3 mmol, 27%) of compound 27, pure enough for the next step.

Step Z: To a solution of compound 27 (2.40 g, 6.42 mmol) in ethanol (30mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (0.600 g, 14.3 mmol). The mixture was refluxedfor 10 h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue diluted with water (50 mL). The aqueous layer was acidified topH 6 with 10% aq. hydrochloric acid and the precipitate was collected byfiltration. The solid was washed with water and dried under vacuum toafford 1.20 g (5.88 mmol, 57%) of4-cyano-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid as a white solid.

Rt (Method G) 1.06 mins, m/z 203 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AA: A solution of compound 28 (70.0 g, 466 mmol) in dry THF (500mL) was treated with 10 M solution of BH₃ in THF (53 mL, 53.0 mmol ofBH₃) at 0° C. The reaction mass was stirred at r.t. for 24 h beforemethanol (150 mL) was slowly added thereto. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 45 min, and evaporated under reduced pressure to yield 55.0g (404 mmol, 87%) of compound 29, pure enough for the next step.

Step AB: To a cooled (0° C.) solution of compound 29 (55.0 g, 404 mmol)in CH₂C12 (400 mL) was added Dess-Martin periodinane (177 g, 417 mmol)portionwise. After stirring for 1 h at r.t., the reaction mixture wasquenched with saturated aqueous Na₂S₂O₃ (300 mL) and saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ (500 m). The mixture was extracted with CH₂C12 (3×300 mL). Thecombined organic extracts were washed with water and brine, dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated to yield 51.0 g of crude compound 30 as a yellowsolid.

Step AC: To a solution of sodium methoxide (107 g, 1981 mmol) inmethanol (600 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound30, obtained in the previous step, (51.0 g) and compound 5 (126 g, 976mmol) in methanol (300 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 4 hmaintaining temperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. Theresulting mixture was stirred for 10 min, and the precipitate collectedby filtration. The solid was washed with water and dried to afford 35.0g (151 mmol, 37% over 2 steps) of compound 31.

Step AD: A solution of compound 31, obtained in the previous step, (35.0g, 151 mmol) in xylene (500 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized form hexane-ethyl acetate mixture (60:40) to give 21.0 g(103 mmol, 68%) of compound 32.

Step AE: To a solution of compound 32 (21.0 g, 103 mmol) in ethanol (200mL) was added 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (47 mL). The mixturewas stirred for 2 h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the residue acidified to pH 5-6 with aqueous hydrochloricacid. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water,and dried to obtain 19 g (100 mmol, 97%) of4-ethyl-H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.20 mins, m/z 188 [M−H]⁻

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-dmso) δ 1.25 (t, 3H), 2.88 (q, 2H), 6.86 (1H, d),7.08-7.20 (2H, m), 7.26 (1H, d), 11.7 (1H, br s), 12.9 (1H, br s)

Preparation of 4-cyclopropyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AF: To a degassed suspension of compound 33 (2.00 g, 7.80 mmol),cyclopropylboronic acid (0.754 g, 8.78 mmol), K₃PO₄ (5.02 g, 23.6 mmol),tricyclohexyl phosphine (0.189 g, 0.675 mmol), and water (2.0 mL) intoluene (60.0 mL) was added palladium (II) acetate (0.076 g, 0.340mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 4 h. The reactionprogress was monitored by diluting an aliquot of the reaction mixturewith water and extracting with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasspotted over an analytical silica gel TLC plate and visualized using 254nm UV light. The reaction progressed to completion with the formation ofa polar spot. The R_(f) values of the starting material and product were0.3 and 0.2, respectively. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool tor.t. and filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure and the crude product was purified by flashcolumn using 230-400 mesh silica gel and eluted with 10% ethyl acetatein petroleum ether to afford 1.10 g (5.11 mmol, 63%) of compound 34 as abrown liquid. TLC system: 5% ethyl acetate in petroleum ether.

Step AG: A mixture of compound 34 (1.10 g, 5.11 mmol) in ethanol (40 mL)and 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide (15 mL) was stirred for 2 h at 60° C.The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residueacidified to pH 5-6 with aqueous hydrochloric acid. The precipitate wascollected by filtration, washed with water, and dried to yield 1.01 g(5.02 mmol, 92%) of 4-cyclopropyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.17 mins, m/z 200 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AH: To a solution of sodium methoxide (39.9 g, 738 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound36 (28.8 g, 182 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (52.1 g, 404 mmol) inmethanol (150 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintainingtemperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 20.0 g (78.2 mmol,43%) of compound 37.

Step AI: A solution of compound 37 (19.4 g, 76.0 mmol) in xylene (250mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argon atmosphere and then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from hexane-ethylacetate (50:50) to give 9.00 g (39.5 mmol, 52%) of compound 38.

Step AJ: To a solution of compound 38 (8.98 g, 39.4 mmol) in ethanol(100 mL) was added 2 N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (18 mL). Themixture was stirred for 2 h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the residue acidified to pH 5-6 with aqueoushydrochloric acid. The resulting precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water, and dried to obtain 7.75 g (36.3 mmol,92%) of 4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.15 mins, m/z 212 [M−H]⁻

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-dmso) 7.08 (1H, s), 7.28 (1H, dd) 7.42 (1H, dd),12.2 (1H, br s), 13.2 (1H, br s)

Preparation of 5-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AK: To a solution of sodium methoxide (50.0 g, 926 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound39 (45.0 g, 222 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (59.0 g, 457 mmol) inmethanol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintainingthe temperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 35.0 g (133 mmol, 60%)of compound 40 as a white solid.

Step AL: A solution of compound 40, obtained in the previous step, (35.0g, 133 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized from hexane-ethyl acetate (60:40) to give 21.0 g (77.2mmol, 58%) of compound 41.

Step AM: To a degassed solution of compound 41 (4.00 g, 14.7 mmol) andtributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (5.50 g, 15.2 mmol) in toluene (50 mL)under nitrogen was added bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(I) dichloride(1.16 g, 1.65 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 20h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residuepurified by silica gel chromatography to afford 2.50 g (9.50 mmol, 65%)of compound 42 as a pale yellow solid.

Step AN: To a solution of compound 42 (2.40 g, 9.12 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(30 mL) was added 2M hydrochloric acid (15 mL). The resulting mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The mixture was concentratedunder vacuum and the residue partitioned between ethyl acetate andwater. The organic extract was washed with water and brine, dried oversodium sulfate, filtered, and evaporated. The residue was trituratedwith 5% ether in isohexane and dried to afford 1.80 g (7.65 mmol, 84%)of compound 43 as a white solid.

Step AO: A suspension of compound 43 (1.70 g, 7.23 mmol) and NaBH₄ (2.50g, 66.1 mmol) in ethanol (13 mL) was refluxed for 2 h, then cooled toroom temperature, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue dissolved in ethyl acetate. Thesolution was washed with 1N hydrochloric acid and brine, dried overNa₂SO₄, and evaporated under reduced pressure to give 1.60 g (6.74 mmol,93%) of compound 44 as a colourless oil.

Step AP: To a solution of compound 44 (1.50 g, 6.32 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue acidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitatewas collected by filtration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried toobtain 1.30 g (5.82 mmol, 92%) of5-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.00 mins, m/z 222 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AQ: To a heated (90° C.) solution of compound 41 (4.00 g, 14.7mmol) in anhydrous DMF under nitrogen (10 mL) were addedtri-n-butyl(vinyl)tin (3.60 g, 11.4 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.301 g,0.757 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. Themixture was then cooled to room temperature and purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (60-80% ethyl acetate in hexane) to give 2.20 g(10.0 mmol, 68%) of compound 45 as yellow solid.

Step AR: A mixture of compound 45 (1.50 g, 6.84 mmol) and Pd/C (0.300 g,10% wt.) in methanol (20 mL) was stirred under an atmosphere of hydrogenat room temperature for 16 h. The mixture was filtered, thenconcentrated under reduced pressure to give 1.45 g (6.55 mmol, 96%) ofcompound 46.

Step AS: To a solution of compound 46 (1.40 g, 6.33 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum, then the residuewas acidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitate wascollected by filtration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried toobtain 1.20 g (5.79 mmol, 91%) of target compound4-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.33 mins, m/z 206 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AT: To a solution of sodium methoxide (50.0 g, 926 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound47 (45.0 g, 202 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (59.0 g, 457 mmol) inmethanol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintainingtemperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 38.5 g (128 mmol, 63%)of compound 48 as a white solid.

Step AU: A solution of compound 48, obtained in the previous step, (38.5g, 128 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized hexane-ethyl acetate (60:40) to give 18.0 g (67.3 mmol,53%) of compound 49.

Step AV: To a heated (90° C.) solution of compound 49 (4.00 g, 14.7mmol) in anhydrous DMF under nitrogen (10 mL) were addedtri-n-butyl(vinyl)tin (3.60 g, 11.4 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.301 g,0.757 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. Themixture was then cooled to room temperature and purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (60-80% ethyl acetate in hexane) to give 2.00 g(9.12 mmol, 62%) of compound 50 as yellow solid.

Step AW: A mixture of compound 50 (1.50 g, 6.84 mmol) and Pd/C (0.300 g,10% wt.) in methanol (20 mL) was stirred under an atmosphere of hydrogenat room temperature for 16 h. The mixture was filtered and concentratedto give 1.40 g (6.33 mmol, 93%) of compound 51.

Step AX: To a solution of compound 51 (1.10 g, 4.97 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, thenacidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitate wascollected by filtration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried toobtain 0.900 g (4.34 mmol, 87%) of target compound4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.29 mins, m/z 206 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 6-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step AY: To a degassed solution of compound 49 (4.00 g, 14.7 mmol) andtributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (5.50 g, 15.2 mmol) in toluene (50 mL)under nitrogen were added bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(II)dichloride (1.16 g, 1.65 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 60°C. for 20 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature andfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue purified by silica gel chromatography to give 2.10 g (7.98 mmol,54%) of compound 52 as a pale yellow solid.

Step AZ: To a solution of compound 52 (2.10 g, 7.98 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(30 mL) was added 2M hydrochloric acid (15 mL). The resulting mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and residue partitioned between ethyl acetateand water. The organic extract was washed with water and brine, driedover sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated. The residue wastriturated with 5% ether in isohexane and dried to afford 1.70 g (7.23mmol, 91%) of compound 53 as a white solid.

Step BA: A suspension of compound 53 (1.70 g, 7.23 mmol) and NaBH₄ (2.50g, 66.1 mmol) in ethanol (13 mL) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled to roomtemperature, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solutionwas washed with 1N hydrochloric acid and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give 1.60 g (6.74 mmol, 93%) ofcompound 54 as a colourless oil.

Step BB: To a solution of compound 54 (1.40 g, 5.90 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated and the residue acidified to pH5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried to obtain 1.10 g(4.93 mmol, 48%) of target compound6-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.00 mins, m/z 222 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethyl-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BC: To a solution of sodium methoxide (50.0 g, 926 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound 55(45.0 g, 222 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (59.0 g, 457 mmol) inmethanol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintainingtemperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 33.0 g (110 mmol, 50%)of compound 56 as a white solid.

Step BD: A solution of compound 56, obtained in the previous step, (33.0g, 110 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized from hexane-ethyl acetate (60:40) to give 21.5 g (79.0mmol, 72%) of compound 57.

Step BE: To a heated (90° C.) solution of compound 57 (4.00 g, 14.7mmol) in anhydrous DMF under nitrogen (10 mL) were addedtri-n-butyl(vinyl)tin (3.60 g, 11.4 mmol) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (0.301 g,0.757 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. Themixture was cooled to room temperature and purified by silica gel columnchromatography (60-80% EtOAc in hexane). The combined product fractionsof the product were concentrated, washed with water (3×100 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to give 1.80 g (8.21 mmol, 56%) ofcompound 58 as yellow solid.

Step BF: A mixture of compound 58 (1.50 g, 6.84 mmol) and Pd/C (0.300 g,10% wt.) in methanol (20 mL) was stirred under atmosphere of hydrogen atroom temperature for 16 h. The mixture was filtered and concentrated togive 1.25 g (5.65 mmol, 83%) of compound 59.

Step BG: To a solution of compound 59 (1.40 g, 6.33 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theresidue acidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitatewas collected by filtration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried toobtain 1.25 g (6.03 mmol, 95%) of target compound4-ethyl-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.27 mins, m/z 206 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 7-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BH: To a degassed solution of compound 57 (4.00 g, 14.7 mmol) andtributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (5.50 g, 15.2 mmol) in toluene (50 mL)under nitrogen was added bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(I) dichloride(1.16 g, 1.65 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 20h. The mixture was cooled to room temperature and filtered. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue purified bysilica gel chromatography to afford 2.70 g (10.3 mmol, 70%) of compound60 as a pale yellow solid.

Step BI: To a solution of compound 60 (2.40 g, 9.12 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane(30 mL) was added 2M hydrochloric acid (15 mL). The mixture was stirredat room temperature for 30 min. The majority of the solvent wasevaporated and the residue was partitioned between ethyl acetate andwater. The combined organic extracts were washed with water and brine,dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and evaporated. The residue wastriturated with 5% ether in isohexane and dried to afford 1.90 g (8.08mmol, 86%) of compound 61 as a white solid.

Step BJ: A suspension of compound 61 (1.70 g, 7.23 mmol) and NaBH₄ (2.50g, 66.1 mmol) in ethanol (13 mL) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled to roomtemperature, and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated under reducedpressure and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solutionwas washed with 1N hydrochloric acid and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, andevaporated under reduced pressure to give 1.50 g (6.32 mmol, 87%) ofcompound 62 as a colourless oil.

Step BK: To a solution of compound 62 (1.50 g, 6.32 mmol) in methanol(40 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (10 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue acidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. The precipitatewas collected by filtration, washed with water (3×15 mL), and dried toobtain 1.35 g (6.05 mmol, 96%) of target compound7-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 0.90 mins, m/z 222 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BL: To a solution of compound 33 (10.0 g, 39.4 mmol) in a mixtureof dioxane (200 mL) and water (50 mL) were added potassiumvinyltrifluoroborate (11.0 g, 82.1 mmol), triethylamine (30 mL, 248mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (1.00 g, 1.37 mmol). The mixture was stirred at80° C. for 48 h. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum, and theresidue was dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solution was washed withwater and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained material waspurified by silica gel column chromatography to give 2.50 g (12.4 mmol,38%) of compound 63.

Step BM: To a mixture of compound 63 (2.50 g, 12.4 mmol), acetone (200m), and water (40 mL) were added OsO₄ (0.100 g, 0.393 mmol) and NaIO₄(13.4 g, 62.6 mmol). The reaction was stirred for 10 h at roomtemperature. The acetone was distilled off and the remaining aqueoussolution extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was washedwith saturated NaHCO₃ solution (2×50 mL) and brine (2×50 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain 1.50 g (7.40mmol, 60%) of compound 64.

Step BN: To a cooled (0° C.) solution of compound 64 (1.50 g, 7.38 mmol)in THF/methanol mixture (100 mL) was added NaBH₄ (0.491 g, 13.0 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. Then themixture was cooled to 0° C., treated with 2N hydrochloric acid (40 mL),and concentrated. The residue was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic extract was washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to obtain 1.00 g (4.87 mmol, 65%) ofcompound 65, pure enough for the next step.

Step BO: To a solution of compound 65, obtained in the previous step,(1.00 g, 4.87 mmol) in THF (50 mL), was added 1N aqueous LiGH (9 mL).The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 h at room temperature, thenconcentrated and diluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (9 mL). The mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over Na₂SO₄,and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallizedfrom MTBE to obtain 0.250 g (1.30 mmol, 27%) of target compound4-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 0.98 mins, m/z 190 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-,yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Steps BP and BQ: To a degassed solution of compound 33 (1.00 g, 3.94mmol) and tributyl-(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (1.58 g, 4.37 mmol) in DMF(25 mL) under argon was added bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(I)dichloride (0.100 g, 0.142 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred atroom temperature until TLC revealed completion of the reaction (approx.7 days). The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layerwas filtered through a plug of silica gel, dried over MgSO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting black oil wasdissolved in methanol (100 mL), treated with 5N hydrochloric acid (100mL), and stirred at room temperature overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated and the residue dissolved in ethyl acetate. The solutionwas washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude product was purified by silica gel columnchromatography to give 0.500 g (2.30 mmol, 58%) of compound 66.

Step BR: To a solution of compound 66 (1.00 g, 4.60 mmol) in THF (50mL), was added 1N aqueous LiOH (7 mL). The resulting mixture was stirredfor 48 h at room temperature, then concentrated under reduced pressureand diluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (7 mL). The mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized fromMTBE to obtain 0.900 g (4.43 mmol, 96%) of compound 67.

Step BS: To a cooled (0° C.) solution of compound 67 (0.900 g, 4.43mmol) in THF (50 mL) under argon was added a 1N solution of MeMgCl (16mL) in hexane. The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 h at roomtemperature. The mixture was carefully quenched with 1N NaHSO₄ andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over Na₂SO₄,and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallizedfrom MTBE to obtain 0.250 g (1.14 mmol, 26%) of target compound4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 0.99 mins, m/z 202 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BS: To a cooled (0° C.) solution of compound 66 (1.00 g, 4.60 mmol)in THF/methanol mixture (50 mL) was added NaBH₄ (0.385 g, 10.2 mmol).The reaction mixture was stirred for 12 h at room temperature. Themixture was cooled to 0° C., treated with 2N hydrochloric acid (20 mL),and concentrated. The residue was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic extract was washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporatedunder reduced pressure to obtain 0.800 g (3.65 mmol, 79%) of compound69, pure enough for the next step.

Step BT: To a solution of compound 69, obtained in the previous step,(0.800 g, 3.65 mmol) in THF (50 mL), was added 1N aqueous LiGH (6 mL).The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 h at room temperature, thenconcentrated and diluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (6 mL). The mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄,and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallizedfrom MTBE to obtain 0.300 g (1.46 mmol, 40%) of target compound4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 0.82 mins, m/z 204 [M−H]⁻

Step BU: To a solution of sodium methoxide (10.0 g, 185 mmol) inmethanol (150 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound70 (15.0 g, 101 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (12.0 g, 104 mmol) inmethanol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h maintainingthe temperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The precipitate was then collected byfiltration, washed with water and dried to afford 7.00 g (23.3 mmol,23%) of compound 71 as a white solid.

Step BV: A solution of compound 71, obtained in the previous step, (7.00g, 23.3 mmol) in xylene (200 mL) was refluxed for 1 h under an argonatmosphere and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrecrystallized from hexane-ethyl acetate (60:40) to give 3.50 g (16.1mmol, 69%) of compound 72.

Step BW: To a solution of compound 72 (3.50 g, 16.1 mmol) in methanol(100 mL) was added 2N aqueous NaOH (40 mL). The mixture was stirred for2 h at 60° C. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, andthen residue acidified to pH 5-6 with 10% hydrochloric acid. Theprecipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water (3×50 mL),and dried to obtain 2.70 g (13.3 mmol, 83%) of target compound4-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.32 mins, m/z 202 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethenyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BX: To a solution of compound 63 (0.900 g, 4.47 mmol) in THF (50mL), was added 1N aqueous LiOH (8 mL). The resulting mixture was stirredfor 48 h at room temperature, then concentrated under reduced pressureand diluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (8 mL). The mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized fromMTBE to obtain 0.500 g (2.67 mmol, 59%) of target compound4-ethenyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.14 mins, m/z 186 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-ethynyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step BY: To a solution of compound 33 (1.00 g, 3.94 mmol) in THF (50 mL)under argon were added TMS-acetylene (0.68 mL, 4.80 mmol), CuI (0.076 g,0.399 mmol), triethylamine (2.80 mL, 20.0 mmol), and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.100g, 0.137 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. until TLC revealedcompletion of the reaction (approx. 5 days). The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue dissolved in ethylacetate. The solution was washed with water, dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography to give 0.600 g (2.14 mmol, 56%) of compound73.

Step BZ: To a solution of compound 73 (0.840 g, 3.10 mmol) in THF (50mL), was added 1N aqueous LiOH (7 mL). The resulting mixture was stirredfor 48 h at room temperature, then concentrated under reduced pressureand diluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (7 mL). The mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄ andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized fromMTBE to obtain 0.400 g (2.17 mmol, 70%) of target compound4-ethynyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.12 mins, m/z 184 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step CA: To a mixture of 2-bromoacetophenone (63.0 g, 317 mmol), water(0.5 mL), and dichloromethane (100 mL) was added Morph-DAST (121 mL, 992mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred for 28 days at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was then poured into saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ (1000 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×500 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatographyto give 16.8 g (76.0 mmol, 12%) of compound 74.

Step CB: To a cooled (−85° C.) solution of compound 74 (16.8 g, 76.0mmol) in THF (300 mL) under Ar was added 2.5M solution of n-BuLi inhexanes (36.5 mL, 91.5 mmol) over 30 min. The resulting mixture wasstirred for 1 h at −85° C. DMF (8.80 mL, 114 mmol) was then added(maintaining temperature below −80° C.) and the reaction stirred for afurther 45 min. The reaction was quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl(100 mL) and diluted with water (600 mL). The obtained mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate (2×500 mL). The combined organic extractswere dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure toobtain 12.5 g (73.6 mmol, 97%) of compound 75 (sufficiently pure for thenext step).

Step CC: To a cooled (−30° C.) mixture of compound 75 (12.5 g, 73.5mmol), ethanol (500 mL), and ethyl azidoacetate (28.5 g, 221 mmol) wasadded a freshly prepared solution of sodium methoxide (prepared bymixing Na (5.00 g, 217 mmol) and methanol (100 mL)) portionwise under Ar(maintaining the temperature below −25° C.). The reaction mixture waswarmed to 15° C. and stirred for 12 h. The obtained mixture was pouredinto saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (2500 mL) and stirred for 20 min. Theprecipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried toobtain 10.0 g (35.6 mmol, 51%) of compound 76.

Step CD: A solution of compound 76 (10.0 g, 35.6 mmol) in xylene (500mL) was refluxed until gas evolution ceased (approx. 2 h) and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The orange oil obtained wastriturated with hexane/ethyl acetate (5:1), collected by filtration, anddried to obtain 1.53 g (6.04 mmol, 17%) of compound 77.

Step CE: To a solution of compound 77 (1.53 g, 6.04 mmol) in THF/water9:1 mixture (100 mL) was added LiOH.H₂O (0.590 g, 14.1 mmol). Theresulting mixture was stirred overnight at r.t. The volatiles wereevaporated and the residue mixed with water (50 mL) and 1N hydrochloricacid (10 mL). The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL).The combined organic extracts were dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The crude product was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography to give 0.340 g (1.33 mmol, 24%) of4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.16 mins, m/z 224 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(trimethylsilyl)-H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step CF: To a cooled (−78° C.) solution of 4-bromo-1H-indole (5.00 g,25.5 mmol) in THF (100 mL) under Ar was added a 2.5M solution of n-BuLiin hexanes (23 mL, 57.5 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred for 30min. TMSCl (16 mL, 126 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture warmedto room temperature. After 1 h the mixture was diluted with MTBE (250mL), washed with water (2×200 mL) and brine (200 mL), then dried overNa₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasrefluxed in methanol (100 mL) for 1 h. The solvent was then distilledoff to obtain 3.60 g (19.0 mmol, 74%) of compound 78.

Step CG: To a cooled (−78° C.) solution of compound 78 (1.50 g, 7.92mmol) in THF (50 mL) under Ar was added a 2.5M solution of n-BuLi inhexanes (3.8 mL, 9.5 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred for 20min. CO₂ (2 L) was then bubbled through the mixture for 10 min, and thereaction mixture warmed to room temperature. The volatiles wereevaporated and the residue dissolved in THF (50 mL). The solution wascooled to −78° C., and a 1.7M solution of t-BuLi (5.6 mL, 9.50 mmol) wasadded. The mixture was warmed to −30° C., then again cooled to −78° C.CO₂ (2 L) was bubbled through the solution for 10 min. The obtainedsolution was allowed to slowly warm to r.t. then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in water (50 mL), washedwith MTBE (2×50 mL), then acidified to pH 4, and extracted with ethylacetate (2×50 mL). The organic extract was washed with water (2×50 mL),and brine (50 m), dried over Na₂SO₄, and evaporated under reducedpressure. The crude product was washed with hexane and dried to obtain1.24 g (5.31 mmol, 67%) of target compound4-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.47 mins, m/z 232 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step CH: To a solution of (3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)hydrazine (80.0 g,498 mmol) in ethanol (200 mL) was added ethyl pyruvate (58.0 g, 499mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 1 h, then concentrated under reducedpressure, and diluted with water (300 mL). The solid was collected byfiltration then dried to obtain 122 g (472 mmol, 95%) of compound 79.

Step CI: A suspension of compound 79 (122 g, 472 mmol) and pTSA (81.5 g,473 mmol) in toluene (500 mL) was refluxed for 48 h, then cooled to roomtemperature. The precipitate was collected by filtration and purified byfractional crystallization from toluene to obtain 4.00 g (16.6 mmol, 4%)of compound 80.

Step CJ: To a refluxing solution of compound 80 (4.00 g, 16.6 mmol) inethanol (30 mL) was added NaOH (0.660 g, 16.5 mmol). The mixture wasrefluxed for 1 h, then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas triturated with warm water (80° C., 50 mL) and the solutionacidified (pH 2) with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The precipitatewas collected by filtration, washed with water (2×10 mL), and dried toobtain 3.18 g (14.9 mmol, 90%) of target compound6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid.

Rt (Method G) 1.23 mins, m/z 212 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Step CK: To a solution of sodium methoxide (50.0 g, 926 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of2-bromo-4-fluorobenzaldehyde (222 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (59.0 g,457 mmol) in methanol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3h, maintaining the temperature below 5° C., then quenched with icewater. The resulting mixture was stirred for 10 min and the solidcollected by filtration. The solid was washed with water to affordcompound 81 as a white solid (62% yield).

Step CL: A solution of compound 81 (133 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) wasrefluxed for 1 h under an argon atmosphere and then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized form hexane-ethylacetate mixture (60:40) to give compound 82 (58% yield).

Step CM: To a heated (90° C.) solution of compound 82 (14.7 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (10 mL) tri-n-butyl(vinyl)tin (3.60 g, 11.4 mmol) andPd(PPh3)2Cl2 (0.301 g, 0.757 mmol) were added under nitrogen and theresulting mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. The mixture was cooledto room temperature and purified by silica gel column chromatography(60-80% ethyl acetate in hexane). The combined product fractions wereconcentrated, washed with water (3×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford compound 83 as a yellowsolid (60% yield).

Step CN: To a mixture of compound 83 (12.4 mmol), acetone (200 mL), andwater (40 mL) OsO₄ (0.100 g, 0.393 mmol) and NaIO₄ (13.4 g, 62.6 mmol)were added and the reaction was stirred for 10 h at room temperature.Acetone was distilled off and the aqueous solution was extracted withdichloromethane. The combined organic layer was washed with saturatedNaHCO₃ solution (2×50 mL) and brine (2×50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford compound 84 (33% yield).

Step CO: To a solution of compound 85 (11.0 mmol) in dichloromethane (50mL) was added Morph-DAST (4.10 mL, 33.6 mmol). The resulting mixture wasstirred until NMR of an aliquot revealed completion of the reaction (2-5days). The reaction mixture was added dropwise to a cold saturatedNaHCO₃ solution (1000 mL). The mixture obtained was extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. Theresidue was purified by column chromatography to give compound 86 asyellow solid (48% yield).

Step CP: To a solution of compound 87 (4.50 mmol) in THF (50 mL), wasadded 1N aqueous LiGH (8 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 hat room temperature then concentrated under reduced pressure and dilutedwith 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (8 mL). The obtained mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄ and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from MTBE toobtain 4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (87%).

Rt (Method G) 1.22 mins, m/z 228 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(difluoromethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Prepared as described for4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, starting from2-bromo-5-fluorobenzaldehyde (2.5% overall yield).

Rt (Method G) 1.13 mins, m/z 228 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(difluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic Acid

Prepared as described for4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, starting from4-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (11% overall yield).

Rt (Method G) 1.17 mins, m/z 210 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicAcid

Step CQ: To a solution of 2-bromo-5-fluorobenzonitrile (10.0 g, 48.5mmol) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (100 mL) under nitrogen was addedmethylmagnesium bromide (3.2M in ether, 19 mL, 60.0 mmol). The resultingmixture was heated to reflux for 4 h. The reaction mixture was thencooled, poured into 2N hydrochloric acid (100 mL), and diluted withmethanol (100 mL). The organic solvents were removed and the crudeproduct precipitated out. The reaction mixture was extracted with ethylacetate, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (heptane/dichloromethane) to give 4.88 g (21.9mmol, 45%) of compound 86 as a pink oil.

Step CR: To a solution of compound 86 (110 mmol) in dichloromethane (50mL) at room temperature was added Morph-DAST (41 mL, 336 mmol) and a fewdrops of water. The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 days at roomtemperature; every 7 days an additional portion of Morph-DAST (41 mL,336 mmol) was added. After the reaction was complete, the mixture wascarefully added dropwise to cold saturated aqueous NaHCO₃. The productwas extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic extract dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by columnchromatography to give 87 as a colorless liquid (37% yield).

Step CS: To a cooled (−80° C.) solution of compound 87 (21.0 mmol) inTHF (150 mL) was added slowly a 2.5M solution of n-BuLi in hexanes (10.0mL, 25.0 mmol of n-BuLi). The mixture was stirred for 1 h, then DMF(2.62 mL, 33.8 mmol) was added and the mixture stirred for a further 1h. The reaction was quenched with saturated aqueous NH₄Cl (250 mL) andextracted with Et₂O (3×150 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexane 1:9) to give compound 88(52% yield).

Step CT: To a solution of sodium methoxide (50.0 g, 926 mmol) inmethanol (300 mL) at −10° C. was added dropwise a solution of compound88 (222 mmol) and methyl azidoacetate (59.0 g, 457 mmol) in methanol(100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 h, maintaining thetemperature below 5° C., then quenched with ice water. The resultingmixture was stirred for 10 min. The solid obtained was collected byfiltration, and washed with water to afford compound 89 as a white solid(66% yield).

Step CU: A solution of compound 89 (120 mmol) in xylene (250 mL) wasrefluxed for 1 h under an argon atmosphere and then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was recrystallized from hexane-ethylacetate to give compound 90 (70% yield).

Step CV: To a solution of compound 90 (4.40 mmol) in THF (50 mL) wasadded 1N aqueous LiGH (8 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred for 48 hat room temperature, then concentrated under reduced pressure anddiluted with 1N aqueous NaHSO₄ (8 mL). The residue obtained wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over MgSO₄and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was recrystallizedfrom MTBE to obtain target compound4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (95% yield).

Rt (Method G) 1.26 mins, m/z 242 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of 4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicAcid

Prepared as described for4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid, startingfrom 2-bromo-4-fluoroacetophenone (3.6% overall yield).

Rt (Method G) 1.23 mins, m/z 242 [M−H]⁻

Preparation of tert-butyl2-bromo-4H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carboxylate and2-bromo-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

The syntheses of tert-butyl2-bromo-4H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carboxylate and2-bromo-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine were performed asdescribed in WO2008/085118, WO2007/106349, and WO2007/106349.

Preparation of tert-butyl2-chloro-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carboxylate

The synthesis of2-chloro-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carboxylate wasperformed as described in WO2010/04441.

Example 1{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl}[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amine

Rt (Method D) 2.89 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.90 (m,1H), 5.33-4.56 (m, 2H), 4.18-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.79-3.63 (m,2H), 3.58 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.41 (dd, J=8.3, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 3.04-2.69 (m,3H), 2.63-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.39-2.24 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.46(m, 1H).

Example 2N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 3.02 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (s, 1H), 11.78-11.44 (m, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H),3.96-3.80 (m, 2H), 2.83 (s, 2H), 2.78-2.64 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.52 (m, 4H).

Example 3N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2-methoxyacetamide

Rt (Method B) 2.99 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]⁺. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.97 (s, 1H), 11.64 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.24-3.91 (m, 4H), 3.33 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s,2H).

Example 42-ethoxy-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]acetamide

Rt (Method B) 3.14 mins, m/z 385 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.92 (s, 1H), 11.64 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H),4.05 (s, 2H), 3.53 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.84 (s, 2H), 1.15 (t, J=7.0 Hz,3H).

Example 5 Ethyl4-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}piperidine-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.3 mins, m/z 454 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51(d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.06-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.94 (m, 4H),3.90-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.11-2.86 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.62 (m,2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.36-1.26 (m, 2H), 1.18 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 6N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropanesulfonamide

Rt (Method A) 2.48 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.49 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 4.99-4.39 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.96 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.62(m, 2H), 2.61-2.53 (m, 1H), 0.93-0.83 (m, 4H).

Example 75-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 3.12 mins, m/z 345 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.67 (s, 1H), 7.02-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.91-6.80(m, 2H), 6.80-6.73 (m, 1H), 5.11-4.41 (m, 2H), 4.23-3.72 (m, 2H), 2.90(q, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.76-2.57 (m, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 85-(4-ethyl-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 3.11 mins, m/z 345 [M+H]⁺.

Example 9(2-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indol-4-yl)methanol

Rt (Method D) 2.33 mins, m/z 329 [M+H]⁺.

Example 101-(2-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indol-4-yl)ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method D) 2.42 mins, m/z 343 [M+H]⁺.

Example 112-(2-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indol-4-yl)propan-2-ol

Rt (Method D) 2.55 mins, m/z 357 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.58 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.03(m, 3H), 6.86 (s, 2H), 5.07 (s, 1H), 4.92-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.23-3.72 (m,2H), 2.74-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.59 (s, 6H).

Example 125-[4-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 3.17 mins, m/z 341 [M+H]⁺.

Example 135-(4-ethenyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 2.98 mins, m/z 325 [M+H]⁺.

Example 145-(4-ethynyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 2.89 mins, m/z 323 [M+H]⁺.

Example 151-(2-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-6-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method D) 2.55 mins, m/z 361 [M+H]⁺.

Example 161-(2-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-7-fluoro-1H-indol-4-yl)ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method D) 2.5 mins, m/z 361 [M+H]⁺.

Example 172-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole-6-carbonitrile

Rt (Method D) 2.65 mins, m/z 324 [M+H]⁺.

Example 18[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methanamine

Rt (Method D) 2.64 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.90 (m,1H), 5.27-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.88 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.79(m, 2H), 2.48-2.23 (m, 2H).

Example 19N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methoxypropanamide

Rt (Method B) 2.99 mins, m/z 385 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.62 (t, J=6.1 Hz,2H), 3.22 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 3H), 2.83 (s, 2H), 2.65 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H).

Example 20N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2-(oxan-4-yl)acetamide

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.12-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.16-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.74(m, 2H), 3.30-3.22 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.35 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),2.05-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.54 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 1.29-1.15 (m, 3H).

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Example 225-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(1,1,1-trifluoropropan-2-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.4 mins, m/z 395 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.51 (m, 3H), 4.09-3.91 (m, 2H),2.78-2.62 (m, 2H), 1.29 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 235-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(4-methylmorpholin-2-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.95 mins, m/z 412 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58(t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05(dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.12-4.33 (m, 2H), 4.12-3.87 (m,2H), 3.82-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.47 (td, J=11.2, 2.6 Hz,1H), 3.24 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.61 (m, 3H), 2.59-2.54 (m, 1H), 2.16(s, 3H), 1.95 (td, J=11.3, 3.3 Hz, 1H), 1.70 (t, J=10.6 Hz, 1H).

Example 24N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methanesulfonamide

Rt (Method A) 2.37 mins, m/z 377 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.48 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H),6.96-6.89 (m, 1H), 4.88-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.91 (m, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H),2.75-2.62 (m, 2H).

Example 256-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H,8H-[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]azepin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.57 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (ddd, J=8.1, 6.8, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.77 (m, 1H), 6.62 (s, 2H), 4.18-3.74 (m, 4H), 2.99-2.71(m, 4H).

Example 26N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3,3-dimethylbutanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.5 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.95 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.16-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.99 (m, 2H),2.89-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 2H), 0.99 (s, 9H).

Example 27[1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.52(t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.9, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.05 (ddd, J=8.1, 7.1, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H),4.80 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 4.76-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.23(m, 4H), 2.72-2.57 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.64 (m, 6H).

Example 281-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methylurea

Rt (Method B) 2.82 mins, m/z 356 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.52-6.34 (m, 1H), 4.85 (s, 2H),4.02 (s, 2H), 2.89-2.62 (m, 5H).

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Example 31[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methanol

Rt (Method D) 2.72 mins, m/z 314 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.94 (s, 1H),6.15-5.94 (m, 1H), 5.28-4.76 (m, 2H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 4.18-3.94 (m, 2H),3.00-2.80 (m, 2H).

Example 32Ethyl({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl})amine

Rt (Method D) 2.92 mins, m/z 341 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.90 (m,1H), 5.27-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.20-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.00-2.80 (m,2H), 2.59 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.02 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H) (NH coincides withDMSO or water signal).

Example 33(+/−)-trans-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[(1R,2S,4S)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 409 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51(t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.3, 7.0, 1.1Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.08-4.52 (m,2H), 4.50-4.38 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.19-3.06(m, 1H), 2.73-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.32-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.81 (tdd, J=11.4, 5.4,2.6 Hz, 1H), 1.76-1.68 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.35 (m, 2H),0.97 (dd, J=11.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H).

Example 34(+/−)-cis-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{1[(1R,2R,4S)-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 409 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (dd, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.47 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H),4.29 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 4.16-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.00 (ddd, J=14.3, 9.0, 5.5Hz, 1H), 2.90 (dt, J=12.8, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.96 (m,1H), 1.62-1.47 (m, 3H), 1.43-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.18-1.10 (m, 1H).

Example 355-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxan-2-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.32 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.55(t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.91 (m, 2H),3.91-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.45-3.37 (m, 2H), 3.27-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.62 (m,2H), 1.81-1.71 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.49-1.37 (m, 3H), 1.21-1.09(m, 1H).

Example 365-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 412 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.51 (m, 4H),3.32-3.26 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.46 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.42-2.34(m, 4H).

Example 37 Propan-2-yl(2S)-2-[({[1-({[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methoxy}(phenoxy)phosphoryl)amino]propanoate

Rt (Method A) 3.78 mins, m/z 688 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.53 (m, 1H), 7.33 (m, 2H),7.15 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.84 (m, 1H), 4.84 (m,3H), 4.02-3.88 (m, 3H), 3.88-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.16 (m, 2H), 2.67 (m,2H), 1.23-1.10 (m, 9H), 0.61-0.46 (m, 4H)

Example 38N-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl}cyclopropanamine

Rt (Method D) 3.08 mins, m/z 353 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.90 (m,1H), 5.20-4.79 (m, 2H), 4.16-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.99-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.03(m, 1H), 2.99-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.22-2.13 (m, 1H), 0.41-0.33 (m, 2H),0.32-0.24 (m, 2H).

Example 392-{2-[(morpholin-4-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method D) 2.96 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H),5.34-4.61 (m, 2H), 4.18-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 3.67-3.51 (m, 4H),3.04-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.50-2.46 (m, 4H).

Example 40N-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl}oxolan-3-amine

Rt (Method D) 2.82 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.97-6.91 (m,1H), 5.28-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.18-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.77 (q, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 3.73-3.59 (m, 2H), 3.43 (dd, J=8.6, 4.1 Hz, 1H), 3.38-3.33 (m,1H), 3.00-2.74 (m, 3H), 1.99-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.62 (m, 1H).

Example 41{1-[({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl}amino)methyl]cyclopropyl}methanol

Rt (Method D) 2.88 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.91 (m,1H), 5.22-4.79 (m, 2H), 4.65-4.32 (m, 1H), 4.16-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.92 (s,2H), 3.41-3.34 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.56 (s, 2H), 0.38-0.27 (m,4H).

Example 42[1-(hydroxymethyl)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 2.8 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.00-4.54 (m, 3H), 4.50 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H),4.10-3.87 (m, 3H), 3.39 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H),2.76-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.65 (m, 2H).

Example 432-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propane-1,3-diol

Rt (Method D) 2.61 mins, m/z 373 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02(m, 1H), 6.93-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.43 (m, 4H), 4.12-3.84 (m, 2H),3.71-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.49 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 4H), 2.75-2.60 (m, 2H).

Example 443-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)oxetan-3-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.82 mins, m/z 385 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.67 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.01(m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 6.01 (s, 1H), 5.14-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.41 (q, J=6.4Hz, 4H), 4.14-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.77-2.59 (m, 2H).

Example 45(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.43 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.48-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88(d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.40 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.87(m, 2H), 3.73-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.59-3.46 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.58 (m, 2H),1.72-1.42 (m, 8H).

Example 461-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Step 1: To a solution of 1-(aminomethyl)cyclobutan-1-ol (3 g, 29.7 mmol)in THF (100 mL) was added dropwise benzoyl isothiocyanate (3.99 ml, 29.7mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4.5 hours thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The yellow solid residue obtainedwas dissolved in methanol (100 ml) and water (100 ml) and potassiumcarbonate (4.30 g, 31.1 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 16 hours. Silica gel was added and the mixture wasconcentrated. Purification by flash chromatography (80 g silica,DCM/ammonia in methanol (0-10%) gave the desired product1-((1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)thiourea (3.49 g, 73% yield).

Step 2: To a suspension of 1-((1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)thiourea (3.49g, 21.78 mmol) in absolute ethanol (100 ml) was added tert-butyl3-bromo-4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (6.06 g, 21.78 mmol). Sodiumbicarbonate (2.74 g, 32.7 mmol) was added and the mixture warmed to 80°C. After 2 h the mixture was cooled to room temperature and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated to give a light yellow solid. The crudematerial was dissolved in dichloromethane/methanol, silica gel was addedand the solvents were evaporated. Purification by flash columnchromatography (silica gel, 0 to 5% methanol in dichloromethane) gavethe desired product tert-butyl2-(((1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)amino)-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5(4H)-carboxylateas a white solid (6.71 g, 91% yield).

Step 3: HCl in dioxane (50 ml, 200 mmol) was added to tert-butyl2-(((1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)amino)-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5(4H)-carboxylate(5.2 g, 15.32 mmol) and the resulting suspension was stirred at rt for 1h. The mixture was filtered, the collected solid was washed with diethylether and added to a pre-stirred (10 min) solution of1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (2.469 g, 15.32 mmol), triethylamine (8.54ml, 61.3 mmol), aza-HOBt (0.209 g, 1.532 mmol) and EDC (3.08 g, 16.08mmol) in dichloromethane (80 ml). The mixture was stirred at rt for 19h. The mixture was washed with sat. aq. Sodium bicarbonate solution andbrine. The organic layer was concentrated to dryness, dissolved in ethylacetate and ethanol and again concentrated to dryness. The residue wasdissolved in ethyl acetate and ethanol, silica gel was added and thesolvents were evaporated. The product was purified in two batches byflash chromatography to give the desired product as a light yellow solid(4.7 g). The solid was dissolved in ethanol and concentrated to dryness.The yellow solid residue was further purified by trituration from hotethanol, collected by filtration and dried under vacuum to give thedesired product(2-(((1-hydroxycyclobutyl)methyl)amino)-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanoneas a white solid (3.35 g, 57% yield).

Rt (Method B) 2.5 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 4.73 (s, 2H), 4.09-3.82 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.56 (m,2H), 2.05-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.62 (q, J=9.7 Hz, 1H), 1.46 (h, J=9.1 Hz, 1H).

Example 47(1S,2S)-2-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.51 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89(d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.42 (m, 3H), 4.07-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.24 (m,2H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.67-1.50(m, 2H), 1.31-1.07 (m, 4H).

Example 48(1-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5 Hz,1H), 4.96 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.02-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.62(d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.73-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.63 (m,2H).

Example 495-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(3-methyloxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.16 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54(t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05(t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.86 (m, 1H), 4.98-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.89 (m,2H), 3.80-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 3.30-3.18 (m, 3H),2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.06 (s, 3H).

Examples 50 to 57—Intentionally left blank

Example 58N′-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]acetohydrazide

Rt (Method A) 2.71 mins, m/z 356 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 9.19 (s, 1H),7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.3, 7.0,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.54(m, 2H), 4.32-3.70 (m, 2H), 2.85-2.67 (m, 2H), 1.87 (s, 3H).

Example 59[1-({[5-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method B) 2.54 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.47 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.06-6.97 (m,1H), 6.94 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.75 (m, 1H), 4.66 (s, 3H), 3.92 (t,J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.30-3.16 (m, 4H), 2.63 (s, 2H), 0.49-0.27 (m, 4H).

Example 60[1-({[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method B) 2.70 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.11 (s, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=9.5Hz, 2H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 5.14-4.35 (m, 3H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.25 (dd,J=18.1, 3.9 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (s, 2H), 0.47-0.29 (m, 4H).

Example 613,3,3-trifluoro-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]propanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.19 mins, m/z 409 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.44 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.09-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.63 (q, J=11.1Hz, 2H), 2.84 (s, 2H).

Example 622-(dimethylamino)-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]acetamide

Rt (Method A) 3.00 mins, m/z 384 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.93-11.67 (m, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.11-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.19-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.20(s, 2H), 2.92-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.25 (s, 6H).

Example 63[1-({[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method B) 2.62 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=5.7 Hz,1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 6.86 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.13-4.37 (m, 3H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.25 (dd,J=19.0, 5.7 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (s, 2H), 0.52-0.21 (m, 4H).

Example 64[1-({[5-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method B) 2.52 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.58 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 7.24 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.88 (m, 1H),6.84 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.21-4.41 (m, 3H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 3.25 (dd,J=18.9, 5.7 Hz, 4H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 0.51-0.25 (m, 4H).

Example 65—Intentionally left blank

Example 66N-[(1,4-dioxan-2-yl)methyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 2.94 mins, m/z 399 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.58(t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.10-6.99(m, 1H), 6.93-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.12-4.37 (m, 2H), 4.18-3.84 (m, 2H),3.77-3.52 (m, 5H), 3.45 (td, J=10.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.29-3.15 (m, 3H),2.77-2.58 (m, 2H).

Example 674-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.94 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.05 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.12-4.36 (m, 3H), 4.20-3.82 (m,2H), 3.46-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.76(m, 2H), 1.29-1.12 (m, 4H).

Example 682-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.86(m, 1H), 5.09 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 4.87-4.59 (m, OH), 4.05-3.89 (m, 2H),3.48 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.25 (s, 6H).

Example 695-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(4-methyloxan-4-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.56 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.85 (m, 2H),3.62-3.49 (m, 4H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.47 (m,2H), 1.37 (s, 3H).

Example 705-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.17 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.79 (m, 1H),3.40-3.35 (m, 1H), 3.28-3.23 (m, 4H), 2.72-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.12 (d, J=6.6Hz, 3H).

Example 71N-tert-butyl-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.55 mins, m/z 355 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H),6.91-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.89 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.60 (m,2H), 1.33 (s, 9H).

Example 725-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-2-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.9, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.09-4.38 (m, 2H),4.08-3.88 (m, 3H), 3.80-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.62 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 3.25 (q,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.71 (m, 2H),1.59-1.49 (m, 1H).

Example 735-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[3-(morpholin-4-yl)propyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method D) 2.91 mins, m/z 426 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48(t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.06-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.49(m, 4H), 3.20 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.41-2.23 (m, 6H),1.68 (p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H).

Example 74Benzyl({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]methyl})amine

Rt (Method D) 3.42 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.28-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.03 (m,1H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 5.32-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.85 (m,2H), 3.82-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.09 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.80 (m, 2H).

Example 75[1-({[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method B) 2.58 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 7.04 (dd, J=9.3, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.83 (m, 2H), 5.15-4.32 (m, 3H),3.96 (s, 2H), 3.25 (dd, J=19.1, 5.2 Hz, 4H), 2.72-2.57 (m, 2H),0.47-0.30 (m, 4H).

Example 765-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxolan-3-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.035 g, 0.093 mmol) was added tetrahydrofuran-3-amine (0.5 ml, 5.81mmol). The mixture was stirred at r.t. overnight, then at 70° C. for 24h. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, purified bysilica gel chromatography, then re-purified by basic reverse phase HPLCto give the desired product (0.003 g, 8% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.09 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

Example 772-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-6-fluoro-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile

To 4-cyano-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.147 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0615 g, 0.162 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0335g, 0.147 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.123 ml, 0.882 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.032 g, 60% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.89 mins, m/z 342 [M+H]⁺.

Example 785-(4,5,6-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4,5,6-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.139 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0583 g, 0.153 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0318g, 0.139 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.117 ml, 0.837 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.027 g, 55% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.09 mins, m/z 353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 792-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-7-fluoro-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile

To 4-cyano-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.147 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0615 g, 0.162 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0335g, 0.147 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.123 ml, 0.882 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.029 g, 59% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.80 mins, m/z 342 [M+H]⁺.

Example 805-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.14 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0587 g, 0.154 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0320g, 0.14 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.117 ml, 0.843 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.015 g, 49% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 815-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.159 mmol) in DMF (2mL) was added HATU (0.0663 g, 0.174 mmol). The resulting clear yellowsolution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0362g, 0.159 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.133 ml, 0.951 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.031 g, 60% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.11 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 825-(4-cyclopropyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-cyclopropyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.149 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0624 g, 0.164 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0340g, 0.149 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.125 ml, 0.895 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.031 g, 61% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.11 mins, m/z 339 [M+H]⁺.

Example 835-(4-cyano-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-cyano-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.161 mmol) in DMF (2mL) was added HATU (0.0674 g, 0.177 mmol). The resulting clear yellowsolution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0368g, 0.161 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.135 ml, 0.967 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.030 g, 58% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.78 mins, m/z 324 [M+H]⁺.

Example 845-(4,6,7-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4,6,7-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.139 mmol) inDMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0583 g, 0.153 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0318g, 0.139 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.117 ml, 0.837 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.035 g, 71% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.04 mins, m/z 353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 855-(4-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.140 mmol)in DMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0587 g, 0.154 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0320g, 0.140 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.117 ml, 0.837 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.032 g, 66% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.09 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 865-(7-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 7-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.030 g, 0.155 mmol)in DMF (2 mL) was added HATU (0.0650 g, 0.171 mmol). The resulting clearyellow solution was stirred at r.t. for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0354g, 0.155 mmol) in DMF (1 ml) and triethylamine (0.130 ml, 0.932 mmol)were then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Water (1 mL)was added. The resulting solution was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.032 g, 61% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.01 mins, m/z 331 [M+H]⁺.

Example 87[1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added (1-(aminomethyl)cyclopropyl)methanol(0.653 ml, 6.87 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 72 h. DMSO(2 mL) was added, and the mixture purified by acidic reverse phase HPLC(twice) to give the desired product (0.0149 g, 47% yield) Rt (Method A)3.00 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

Example 88N,N-dimethyl-5-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.035 g, 0.093 mmol) was added tetrahydrofuran-3-amine (0.500 ml, 5.81mmol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 72 h then concentratedunder reduced pressure, and purified by silica gel chromatography togive the desired product (0.011 g, 33% yield) Rt (Method A) 3.32 mins,m/z 341 [M+H]⁺.

Example 895-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(2-methanesulfonylethyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 2-(methylsulfonyl)ethan-1-amine (1.001mL, 9.94 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 7 days. DMSO (4mL) was added, and the mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC togive the desired product (0.0051 g, 15% yield) Rt (Method A) 3.56 mins,m/z [M+H]⁺ 405.

Example 905-(4-bromo-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 4-bromo-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0339 g, 0.132 mmol)in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0-789 mmol). HATU wasthen added (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resulting solution stirred at0° C. for 5 min. 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1.5 h. Water (40 mL) was added and crude productcollected by filtration. The residue was dissolved in DMSO (5 mL) andpurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0176 g, 34%yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 395/397 [M+H]⁺.

Example 915-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Step 1: To a cooled (ice bath) solution of(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methanamine (9.6 g, 95 mmol) in dry THF (150 ml)under argon was added benzoyl isothiocyanate (12.80 ml, 95 mmol). Themixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred overnight. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas suspended in methanol (150 ml) and water (150 ml) and potassiumcarbonate (13.77 g, 100 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirredovernight at room temperature, then concentrated under reduced pressurewith co-evaporation with ethyl acetate. The solid obtained was suspendedin 1:1 DCM/MeOH (150 ml) and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated andpurified by silica gel flash chromatography (1%-10% methanol in DCM, 500g silica gel) to yield the desired product as a white solid (7.20 g, 47%yield).

Step 2: To a solution of tert-butyl3-bromo-4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (12.50 g, 44.9 mmol),1-((tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl)thiourea (7.2 g, 44.9 mmol) in absolutedethanol (250 ml) was added sodium bicarbonate (5.66 g, 67.4 mmol). Themixture was then heated to reflux and stirred for 2 h. The mixture wascooled and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product waspartitioned between EtOAc (200 ml) and 5% citric acid (300 ml). Thelayers were separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with EtOAc(200 ml). The combined organic layer was washed with brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give 12.79g of the desired product (12-79 g, 79% yield).

Step 3: To a solution of tert-butyl2-(((tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl)amino)-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5(4H)-carboxylate(12.79 g, 35.4 mmol) in dioxane (40 ml) was added HCl (40 ml, 4Msolution in dioxane, 160 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 2 h at roomtemperature, then concentrated under reduced pressure. The solidobtained was triturated with DIPE (200 ml) and collected by filtration.The solid was washed with further DIPE then dried to give the desiredproduct as the dihydrochloride salt (10.4 g, 94% yield).

Step 4: To a suspension ofN—((tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)methyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (10.4 g, 33.3 mmol) in dry DMF (40.0 ml) was addedtriethylamine (23.15 ml, 167 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30 min.

Meanwhile, to a cooled (0° C.) solution of 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(5.37 g, 33.3 mmol) in dry DMF (40 ml) was added HATU (13.93 g, 36.6mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15 minutes. The pre-formed mixture ofamine and base was then added and the mixture stirred for a further 2 hat 0° C.

The reaction mixture was warmed to room temperature, poured into water(500 ml) and extracted twice with ethyl acetate (300 ml, then 200 ml).The combined organic extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated, then purified by flash column chromatography(500 g silica, 2% to 10% ethanol in ethyl acetate) to yield the desiredproduct as an off-white solid (9.5 g, containing 1.1 wt % EtOAc and 0.8wt % DMF). Residual solvents were removed by dissolving the solid inboiling ethanol and pouring the mixture into cold water—the solidobtained crystallized on standing, and was collected by filtration thendried under vacuum (7.9 g, 62% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.74-11.54 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.02-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.89-3.51 (m,3H), 3.27-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.04-1.86(m, 1H), 1.62-1.48 (m, 1H).

Example 925-(6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0316 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0.789 mmol). HATU was then added(0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resulting solution stirred at 0° C. for 5min. 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride(0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t.for 1.5 h. Water (40 mL) was added and crude product collected byfiltration. The filtrate was extracted with EtOAc and brine; the organiclayer was separated, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in DMSO (5 mL) and purified by basic HPLC to givethe desired product (0.0124 g, 25% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 377/379 [M+H]⁺.

Example 932-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-4-bromo-1H-indol-7-ol

To a cooled (ice bath) solution of(2-amino-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4-bromo-7-methoxy-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.020 g, 0.049 mmol) in dichloromethane (0.5 ml) was added dropwiseBBr₃ (1M in DCM) (0.014 ml, 0.014 mmol) was added dropwise. After 5 min,the mixture was warmed, and then heated at reflux (˜43° C.) for 2 h. Afurther portion of BBr₃ (1M in DCM) (0.014 ml, 0.014 mmol) was added andthe solution heated for a further 24 h. A further portion of BBr₃ (1M inDCM) (0.147 ml, 0.147 mmol) was added and the solution heated for afurther 2.5 h. The mixture was cooled and sat. NaHCO₃ (4 mL) was added.The precipitate was collected by filtration, then washed with DCM (4mL), NaHCO₃ (8 mL) and brine (8 mL). The solid residue was dissolved inDMSO (5 mL) and purified by basic HPLC to give the desired product(0.0030 g, 15% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.40 mins, m/z 393/395 [M+H]⁺.

Example 945-(4-bromo-7-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To 6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0316 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0-789 mmol). HATU (0.0550 g,0.145 mmol) was then added and the resulting solution stirred at 0° C.for 5 min. 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture wasstirred at r.t. for 1.5 h. Water (40 mL) was added and crude productcollected by filtration. The filtrate was extracted with EtOAc andbrine; the organic layer was separated, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in DMSO (5 mL) and purified by basicHPLC to give the desired product (0.0124 g, 25% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 377/379 [M+H]⁺.

Example 951-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-methylpropan-2-ol

To (2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone (0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added1-amino-2-methylpropan-2-ol (1.003 mL, 10.77 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 40 h. DMSO (4 mL) was added, and the mixturepurified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desired product (0.0145g, 47% yield) Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]⁺.

Example 96N-(cyclopropylmethyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added cyclopropylmethanamine (1.006 mL, 11.59mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 20 h. DMSO (4 mL) wasadded, and the mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0169 g, 59% yield) Rt (Method A) 2.64 mins, m/z[M+H]⁺ 353.

Example 975-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 2-methoxyethan-1-amine (0.871 mL, 11.59mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 23 h. DMSO (4 mL) wasadded, and the mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0146 g, 49% yield) Rt (Method A) 3.26 mins, m/z 357[M+H]⁺.

Example 982-{2-amino-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indol-7-ol

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 7-hydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(0.0230 g, 0.132 mmol) and4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added triethylamine (0.091 mL, 0.658mmol). HATU (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) was added and the resulting solutionstirred at for 1.5 h. Water (25 mL) was added and product extracted withEtOAc (3×25 mL). The combined organic extracts were washed with brine(5×25 mL) and dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The residue wasdissolved in DCM (˜2 mL) and purified by silica gel chromatography(DCM:methanol) to give the desired product (0.0170 g, 37% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.86 mins, m/z 315 [M+H]⁺.

Example 99(2S)-1-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-2-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added (S)-1-amino-2-propan-2-ol (0.062 mg,0.083 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 20 h. DMSO (3 mL) wasadded, and the mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0157 g, 53% yield) LCMS Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z357 [M+H]⁺.

Example 100 Propan-2-yl(2S)-2-{1[(2-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}ethoxy)(phenoxy)phosphoryl]amino}propanoate

Rt (Method A) 3.61 mins, m/z 648 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.07 (m, 1H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 7.34 (m, 2H),7.16 (m, 3H), 7.07-7.00 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.87 (m, 2H), 5.93 (m, 1H), 4.84(m, 3H), 4.19-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.41(m, 2H), 2.73-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.28-1.09 (m, 9H)

Example 1015-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.77 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.11 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17(d, J=9.5 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.78-3.65(m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.09(m, 2H), 2.66 (s, 2H), 2.02-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.48 (m, 1H)

Example 1022-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxy}ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 380 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 7.08-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.96-6.87 (m,1H), 4.86 (m, 3H), 4.40-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 2H),2.75 (m, 2H)

Example 1035-(4-cyano-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.55 mins, m/z 426 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.37 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.01 (s,1H), 4.85 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.55 (m, 3H), 3.47-3.38 (m, 1H),3.25-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.46 (m,1H).

Example 1045-(4-cyano-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.45 mins, m/z 408 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.31 (s, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 5.13-4.33 (m,2H), 3.97 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.54 (m, 3H), 3.50-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.24-3.06 (m,2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.03-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.47 (m, 1H).

Example 1055-(4,5,6-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.74 mins, m/z 437 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.17 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.17 (m,1H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 5.17-4.33 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.83-3.55 (m, 3H),3.52-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.17 (s, 2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.12-1.83 (m, 1H),1.70-1.45 (m, 1H).

Example 1065-(4,6,7-trifluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.69 mins, m/z 437 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.70 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.06 (m,1H), 7.06-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.82-3.55(m, 3H), 3.47-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.23-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 2.06-1.83(m, 1H), 1.67-1.43 (m, 1H).

Example 1075-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-6-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.29 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.60 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.85 (s, 3H),5.24-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.28 (s, 1H), 3.00-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.34 (m, 1H),1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 108—Intentionally left blank

Example 1095-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.92 mins, m/z 341 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.98 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H),6.96-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.13-4.70 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.92 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.72 (m,2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

Example 1105-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-methyl-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.32 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) Î′ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),6.90 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.16-4.42 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.72(m, 1H), 3.71-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.47-3.37 (m, 3H), 2.99(s, 3H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 3H), 1.98-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.50 (m, 1H).

Example 1112-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 3.08 mins, m/z 379 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.51 (m, 1H), 7.04 (m, 1H),6.99-6.87 (m, 2H), 4.74 (m, 3H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 3.51 (m, 2H), 3.26 (m,2H), 2.66 (m, 2H)

Example 1125-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.43 mins, m/z 379 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.18(m, 2H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.79-3.65 (m, 2H),3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.25-3.07 (m, 2H),2.86-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.45 (m, 1H).

Example 1135-(6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.73 mins, m/z 460/462 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.79 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.11(m, 1H), 7.05-6.83 (m, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.84-3.65 (m,2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.50-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.25-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.67(s, 2H), 2.04-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.46 (m, 1H).

Example 1145-(7-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.64 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.47 (m, 1H), 6.96-6.85(m, 2H), 6.84-6.74 (m, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.00-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.65(m, 2H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.09 (m,2H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.03-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.44 (m, 1H).

Example 1155-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.72 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.59 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.07 (m, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),4.77 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.89 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H),2.67 (s, 2H), 2.04-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.47 (m, 1H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz,3H).

Example 1165-(4-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.72 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.55 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.25-6.99 (m,2H), 6.99-6.75 (m, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.05-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.84-3.54 (m,3H), 3.53-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.27-3.07 (m, 3H), 2.77-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.84(m, 1H), 1.66-1.41 (m, 1H).

Example 1177-fluoro-2-(2-{[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile

Rt (Method B) 2.47 mins, m/z 426 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.88 (s, 1H), 7.83-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.16(m, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 4.96-4.47 (m, 2H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.53 (m,3H), 3.51-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.16 (s, 2H), 2.81-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.83 (m,1H), 1.64-1.42 (m, 1H).

Example 1185-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 381 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.63 (s, 1H), 8.10 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.22-4.39 (m, 2H), 4.18-4.05 (m,2H), 4.05-3.91 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.65 (m, 2H).

Example 1195-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.64 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.04(d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.85 (m, 2H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.97 (s, 2H),3.79-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.4, 5.5 Hz, 1H),3.23-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.01-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.47 (m, 1H).

Example 1205-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.66 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 11.76-11.51 (m, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H),7.05-6.86 (m, 2H), 6.83-6.67 (m, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.98 (s, 2H),3.78-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H),3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.44 (m,1H).

Example 1215-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.66 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.03 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.41(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.10 (m, 2H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 3.98(s, 2H), 3.78-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.01-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.47(m, 1H).

Example 1225-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.59 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.47 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.08-6.88 (m,2H), 6.87-6.74 (m, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.79-3.65(m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.3, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.16 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (s, 2H), 2.04-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.46 (m, 1H).

Example 1235-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.78 mins, m/z 451 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 12.23 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.31 (m, 1H), 6.86 (s,1H), 4.97-4.50 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.60 (q, J=7.7Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.61 (m,2H), 2.01-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.49 (m, 1H).

Example 1245-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.58 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 11.59 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.03 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.77 (m, 2H), 4.78 (s, 2H),3.99 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.03-1.88 (m, 1H),1.65-1.45 (m, 1H).

Example 1255-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.69 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 11.78 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d,J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),4.74 (s, 2H), 3.98 (s, 2H), 3.80-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.61 (m, 2H),2.02-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.46 (m, 1H).

Example 1265-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxetan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.69 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]⁺.

1H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.87(m, 1H), 5.11-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.62 (dd, J=7.7, 6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.29 (dd,J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.13-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.22-3.13 (m, 1H),2.70-2.64 (m, 2H).

Example 1275-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxetan-3-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added oxetan-3-amine (0.802 mL, 11.43 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 60 h. DMF (4 mL) was added, andthe mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0129 g, 44% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 355 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1285-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(propan-2-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added propan-2-amine (1.002 mL, 11.76 mmol). Asecond portion of propan-2-amine (1.002 mL, 11.76 mmol) was added andthe mixture stirred for a further 10 days. The residue was dissolved ina minimal volume of DMF then purified by silica gel chromatography(0-100% EtOAc:heptane) to give the desired product (0.0089 g, 32% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.16 mins, m/z 341 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1293-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-1-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 3-amino-propan-1-ol (1.001 mL, 13.09mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 20 h, then poured into DIPE(20 mL). The mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressure andthe residue dissolved in a minimal volume of DCM. Purification by silicagel chromatography (DCM:MeOH 9:1) gave the desired product (0.0143 g,48% yield)

Rt (Method A) 2.97 mins, m/z 357 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1305-(4-bromo-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 4-bromo-5-fluoro-H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (0.0340 g, 0.132 mmol) and4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was added triethylamine (0.091 mL, 0.658mmol). HATU (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) was added and the resulting solutionstirred at for 1.5 h. Water (25 mL) was added and precipitate collectedby filtration. The solid was washed with water (3×10 mL) and dried. Theresidue was dissolved in DCM (˜2 mL) and purified by silica gelchromatography (DCM:methanol 9:1) to give the desired product (0.080 g,15% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.97 mins, m/z 357 [M+H]⁺.

Example 131(2S)-1-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-2-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added (R)-1-amino-2-propan-2-ol (1.004 mL,13.00 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 20 h. DMSO (3 mL) wasadded, and the mixture purified by basic reverse phase HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0098 g, 33% yield)

Rt (Method A) 2.99 mins, m/z 357 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1325-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxolan-3-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4,7,difluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.753 mmol) was added tetrahydrofuran-3-amine (1.0 ml, 5.81mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 7 days. The mixture wascooled, then purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to give thedesired product (0.114 g, 35% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.15 mins, m/z 405 [M+H]⁺.

Also obtained Example 133

5-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine(0.110 g, 39% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.36 mins, m/z 363 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1345-(6-chloro-7-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 6-chloro-7-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (0.0276 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.110mL, 0.789 mmol). HATU was added (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL) and crude product collected byfiltration. The residue was dissolved in DMSO (4 mL) and purified bybasic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0245 g, 54% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.51 mins, m/z 347/349 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1355-(5,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 5,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(0.0303 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL,0.789 mmol). HATU was added (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL) and crude product collected byfiltration. The residue was dissolved in DMSO (4 mL) and purified bybasic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0137 g, 28% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.56 mins, m/z 367/369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1365-(4,5-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 4,5-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(0.0249 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL,0.789 mmol). HATU was added (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL) and product (0.0358 g, 83%yield) collected by filtration.

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1375-(5,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 5,7-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(0.0249 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.110 mL,0.789 mmol). HATU was added (0.0550 g, 0.145 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL) then purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0231 g, 54% yield) collected by filtration.

Rt (Method A) 3.45 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1385-(4,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 4,6-dimethyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid(0.0366 g, 0.193 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.162 mL,1.16 mmol). HATU was added (0.0810 g, 0.213 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL), collected by filtration anddried to give the desired product (0.0557 g, 88% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.49 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1395-(5-chloro-7-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 5-chloro-7-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (0.0405 g, 0.193 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.162mL, 1.16 mmol). HATU was added (0.0810 g, 0.213 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h.The mixture was poured into water (40 mL), collected by filtration anddried to give the desired product (0.0515 g, 77% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.58 mins, m/z 347 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1405-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxolan-3-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4,7,difluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.250 g, 0.603 mmol) was added tetrahydrofuran-3-amine (1.038 ml, 12.1mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 72 hours. The mixture wascooled, diluted with DMSO (4 mL) then purified directly by basic reversephase HPLC to give the desired product (0.0627 g, 25% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.52 mins, m/z 421/423 [M+H]⁺.

Also obtained Example 209

5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine(0.0657 g, 29% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.77 mins, m/z 379/381 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1415-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-ol

To a solution of(2-(benzyloxy)-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.0150 g, 0.039 mmol) under argon in absolute ethanol (15 ml) was added10% palladium on activated carbon (2.049 mg, 1.926 μmol). The argonatmosphere was replaced by hydrogen (excess) and the reaction mixturestirred vigorously for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was purged withnitrogen, and then filtered through a short plug of Kieselguhr. Thereaction flask was rinsed with EtOH (5 mL), MeOH (5 mL) and DCM (5 ml),the washing being used to rinse the filter cake. The combined organicextracts were concentrated, dissolved in a minimal volume of DMSO andpurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0027 g, 24%yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.86 mins, m/z 300 [M+H]⁺

Example 1421-{[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-2-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.250 g, 0.603 mmol) was added 1-amino-propan-2-ol (0.943 ml, 12.06mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 20 hours. The mixture wascooled, diluted with DMSO (3 mL) then purified directly by basic reversephase HPLC to give the desired product (0.124 g, 50% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.40 mins, m/z 409/411 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1435-(6-bromo-4-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 6-bromo-4-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylicacid (0.0499 g, 0.193 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added triethylamine (0.162mL, 1.16 mmol). HATU was added (0.0810 g, 0.213 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 5 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) was then added. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h,then for 2.5 h at r.t., then poured into water (40 mL), collected byfiltration and dried to give the desired product (0.0540 g, 71% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.66 mins, m/z 395/397 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1441-{[5-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-2-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4,7-difluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.150 g, 0.377 mmol) was added 1-amino-propan-2-ol (1.000 ml, 12.78mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. The mixture wasconcentrated, dissolved in a minimal volume of DCM, then purified bysilica gel chromatography (DCM:methanol 9:1). The solid obtained wastriturated with DIPE, then dried to give the desired product (0.089 g,57% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.41 mins, m/z 393 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1455-(4-nitro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 4-nitro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0418 g, 0.203mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). HATU (0.0810 g, 0.213 mmol) was added. Themixture was slowly warmed to r.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture wasdiluted with MeOH (1 mL) and MeCN (3 mL), filtered, and the filtratepurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0240 g, 32%yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.06 mins, m/z 344 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1465-(4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0465g, 0.203 mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). HATU (0.0810 g, 0.213 mmol) was added. Themixture was slowly warmed to r.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture wasdiluted with MeOH (1 mL) and MeCN (3 mL), filtered, and the filtratepurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0410 g, 52%yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 367 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1475-(6-chloro-4-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 6-chloro-4-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0467g, 0.203 mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). EDCI (0.0408 g, 0.213 mmol) and HOAt(0.0026 mg, 0.019 mmol) were added. The mixture was slowly warmed tor.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was diluted with MeOH (0.5 mL)and MeCN (2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0180 g, 23% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1485-(6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 6,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0467 g,0.203 mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). EDCI (0.0408 g, 0.213 mmol) and HOAt(0.0026 mg, 0.019 mmol) were added. The mixture was slowly warmed tor.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was diluted with MeOH (0.5 mL)and MeCN (2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0160 g, 21% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.25 mins, m/z 367/369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1495-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-41H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0356 g, 0.203mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). EDCI (0.0408 g, 0.213 mmol) and HOAt(0.0026 mg, 0.019 mmol) were added. The mixture was slowly warmed tor.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was diluted with MeOH (0.5 mL)and MeCN (2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0110 g, 18% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1505-(6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 6-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0356 g, 0.203mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). EDCI (0.0408 g, 0.213 mmol) and HOAt(0.0026 mg, 0.019 mmol) were added. The mixture was slowly warmed tor.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was diluted with MeOH (0.5 mL)and MeCN (2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0120 g, 18% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1512-{2-methoxy-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

To a suspension of sodium hydride (0.0094 g, 0.248 mmol, 60% in oil) inTHF (1 mL) was added dry methanol (0.0085 mL, 0.199 mmol) (microwavevial). The mixture was stirred for 15 mins, then(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4,7-difluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added. The mixture was then heated in amicrowave reactor at 120° C. for 1.5 h. The mixture was poured intosaturated aqueous NH₄C1, and extracted with EtOAc (3×25 mL). Thecombined extracts were dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated, thenpurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.0160 g, 55%yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 314 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1522-{2-ethoxy-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

To a suspension of sodium hydride (0.0094 g, 0.248 mmol, 60% in oil) inTHF (1 mL) was added dry ethanol (0.012 mL, 0.199 mmol) (microwavevial). The mixture was stirred for 15 mins, then(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(4,7-difluoro-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added. The mixture was then heated in amicrowave reactor at 120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was poured intosaturated aqueous NH₄C1, and extracted with EtOAc (3×25 mL). Thecombined extracts were washed with brine (25 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated, then purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0090 g, 33% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.48 mins, m/z 328 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1535-(7-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 7-methoxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0388 g, 0.203mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.134 mL, 0.96 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 15mins, then cooled (ice bath). EDCI (0.0408 g, 0.213 mmol) and HOAt(0.0026 mg, 0.019 mmol) were added. The mixture was slowly warmed tor.t. and stirred for 24 h. The mixture was diluted with MeOH (0.5 mL)and MeCN (2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC togive the desired product (0.0120 g, 18% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.87 mins, m/z 329 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1545-(7-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 7-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0283 g, 0.145mmol) in DMF (0.8 mL) was HATU (0.0525 g, 0.138 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 4 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) and triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0.789 mmol) were then added.The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 20 h. The mixture diluted with DMSO(2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0065 g, 15% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 333/335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1555-(5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0283 g, 0.145mmol) in DMF (0.8 mL) was HATU (0.0525 g, 0.138 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 4 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) and triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0.789 mmol) were then added.The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 72 h. The mixture diluted with DMSO(2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0290 g, 66% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 333/335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1565-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0283 g, 0.145mmol) in DMF (0.8 mL) was HATU (0.0525 g, 0.138 mmol) and the resultingsolution stirred for 4 min.4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine dihydrochloride (0.0300g, 0.132 mmol) and triethylamine (0.110 mL, 0.789 mmol) were then added.The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 72 h. The mixture diluted with DMSO(2 mL), filtered, and the filtrate purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product (0.0161 g, 37% yield).

Rt (Method B) 2.54 mins, m/z 333/335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1572-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}ethan-1-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 2-amino-ethan-1-ol (1.500 ml, 24.85mmol). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 20 hours. The mixture wasthen purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0119 g, 42% yield)

Rt (Method A) 2.82 mins, m/z 343 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1582-[2-(benzyloxy)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl]-1H-indole

To a suspension of sodium hydride (0.0050 g, 0.1 mmol, 60% in oil) inTHF (1 mL) was added benzyl alcohol (0.0102 mL, 0.099 mmol) (microwavevial). The mixture was stirred for 15 mins, then(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added. The mixture was then heated in amicrowave reactor at 120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was poured intosaturated aqueous NH₄C1, and extracted with EtOAc (3×25 mL). Thecombined extracts washed with brine (25 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filteredand concentrated, then purified by basic HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0100 g, 30% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.86 mins, m/z 390 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1595-(5,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 5,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0270 g,0.138 mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1.5 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.091 mL, 0.658 mmol). EDCI (0.0280 g, 0.213 mmol) andHOAt (0.0018 mg, 0.013 mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred for 24h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (1.5 mL) and purified by basic HPLCto give the desired product (0.0070 g, 14% yield).

Rt (Method B) 2.44 mins, m/z 335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1605-(5,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a solution of 5,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0270 g,0.138 mmol) and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol) in DMF (1.5 mL) was addedtriethylamine (0.091 mL, 0.658 mmol). EDCI (0.0280 g, 0.213 mmol) andHOAt (0.0018 mg, 0.013 mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred for 24h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (1.5 mL) and purified by basic HPLCto give the desired product (0.0070 g, 14% yield).

Rt (Method B) 2.40 mins, m/z 335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1615-chloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

To 5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0283 g, 0.145 mmol) was addedHATU (0.0509 g, 0.134 mmol) as a solution in DMF (0.4 mL), followed bytriethylamine (0.089 ml, 0.638 mmol) as a solution in DMF (0.4 mL). Themixture was stirred for 30 min, then2-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine hydrobromide (0.0300g, 0.128 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 48 h. Themixture was filtered, rinsing with MeOH and the filtrate purified bybasic HPLC to give the desired product.

Rt (Method A) 3.34 mins, m/z 332/334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1625-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.35 mins, m/z 332/334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1635-(5,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1645-(5,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1655-(4-fluoro-6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.47 mins, m/z 350/352 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1662-[2-(morpholin-4-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl]-1H-indole

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added morpholine (0.500 ml, 5.72 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 5 hours. The mixture was cooled,diluted with MeCN (2 mL) then purified directly by acidic reverse phaseHPLC to give the desired product (0.016 g, 50% yield)

Rt (Method B) 3.01 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1675-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To (4-chloro-6-fluoro)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0310 g, 0.145mmol) was added HATU (0.0526 g, 0.138 mmol) as a solution in DMF (0.4mL), followed by 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.132 mmol). Triethylamine (0.110 ml, 0.791mmol) as a solution in DMF (0.4 mL) was then added and the mixturestirred for 72 h. The mixture was purified by basic HPLC to give thedesired product.

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1685-(4,6-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.32 mins, m/z 367/369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1695-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.04 mins, m/z 331 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1705-(4,7-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1715-(7-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 378/380 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1725-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.99 mins, m/z 335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1735-(7-(difluoromethoxy)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.00 mins, m/z 365 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1745-(7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1755-(7-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.98 mins, m/z 313 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1765-(4,5-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 367/369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1775-(4,7-dichloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 367/369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1781-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-2-ol

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 1-amino-propan-2-ol (1.503 ml, 19.21mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 20 hours. The mixture wasthen purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0300 g, 36% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.11 mins, m/z 357 [M+H]⁺.

Example 179N1-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]ethane-1,2-diamine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added ethane-1,2-diamine (1.552 ml, 23.19mmol). The mixture was stirred at 36° C. for 20 hours. The mixture wasthen purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0225 g, 79% yield)

Rt (Method B) 2.06 mins, m/z 342 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1805-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxolan-3-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added tetrahydrofuran-3-amine (0.250 mL, 2.90mmol). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 96 hours. The mixture wasthen purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to give the desiredproduct (0.0023 g, 7% yield)

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1815-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To(2-bromo-6,7-dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-5(4H)-yl)(1H-indol-2-yl)methanone(0.030 g, 0.083 mmol) was added 2-(4-methylpiperizan-1-yl)ethan-1-amine(0.248 mL, 1.656 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 48 hours.The mixture was purified directly by basic reverse phase HPLC to givethe desired product (0.0053 g, 15% yield)

Rt (Method A) 2.90 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1827-(difluoromethoxy)-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

To (7-difluoromethoxy)-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0320 g, 0.141mmol) was added HATU (0.0509 g, 0.134 mmol) as a solution in DMF (0.4mL), followed by 2-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridinehydrobromide (30 mg, 0.128 mmol). Triethylamine (0.071 ml, 0.51 mmol) asa solution in DMF (0.4 mL) was then added and the mixture stirred for 24h. Water (1 drop) was added, the mixture filtered and the filtratepurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product.

Rt (Method A) 3.25 mins, m/z 364 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1832-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-7-(trifluoromethoxy)-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.49 mins, m/z 382 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1844-methyl-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 312 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1854,5-dichloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.53 mins, m/z 366/368 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1864,7-dichloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.53 mins, m/z 366/368 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1874-chloro-6-fluoro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.44 mins, m/z 350/352 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1884,6-dichloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.64 mins, m/z 366/368 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1897-chloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 332/334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1906-fluoro-4-methyl-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.31 mins, m/z 330 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1914,7-difluoro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1927-bromo-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 377/379 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1934,5-difluoro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.26 mins, m/z 334 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1944-methoxy-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.10 mins, m/z 328 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1955-(4-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.37 mins, m/z 317 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1965-(5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.33 mins, m/z 317 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1975-(6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.34 mins, m/z 317 [M+H]⁺.

Example 198—Intentionally left blank

Example 1995-[6-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.49 mins, m/z 368 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2002-{4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

To 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0230 g, 0.141 mmol) in DMF (0.3 mL)was added triethylamine (0.150 mL, 1.079 mmol) and HATU (0.0560 g, 0.148mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30 min, then4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine dihydrochloride (0.030 g,0.141 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred for 2 h then filtered andthe filtrate purified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.015g, 37% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.98 mins, m/z 284 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2015-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamide

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0130 g,0.078 mmol), 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carboxamide2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.022 g, 0.074 mmol) and triethylamine (0.051mL, 0.7 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added EDCI (0.0160 g, 0.081 mmol) andHOAt (0.001 g, 0.007 mmol). The mixture was slowly warmed to r.t. andstirred for 20 h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (2 mL) and purifiedby basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.010 g, 40% yield).

Rt (Method A) 2.85 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2022-[2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl]-1H-indole

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0170 g,0.104 mmol),2-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.033 g, 0.099 mmol) and triethylamine (0.069mL, 0.7 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added EDCI (0.0210 g, 0.109 mmol) andHOAt (0.0013 g, 0.010 mmol). The mixture was slowly warmed to r.t. andstirred for 48 h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (2 mL) and purifiedby basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.025 g, 66% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.04 mins, m/z 362 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2035-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonitrile

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0072 g,0.045 mmol), 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-carbonitrile2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (0.012 g, 0.043 mmol) and triethylamine (0.030mL, 0.21 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added EDCI (0.0091 g, 0.047 mmol) andHOAt (0.0006 g, 0.047 mmol). The mixture was slowly warmed to r.t. andstirred for 20 h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (2 mL) and purifiedby basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.005 g, 36% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 309 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2045-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of 1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0160 g,0.100 mmol),N,N-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2-aminebis(2,2,2-trifluoroacetate) (0.039 g, 0.095 mmol) and triethylamine(0.066 mL, 0.47 mmol) in DMF (2 mL) was added EDCI (0.020 g, 0.104 mmol)and HOAt (0.0012 g, 0.094 mmol). The mixture was slowly warmed to r.t.and stirred for 48 h. The mixture was diluted with MeCN (2 mL) andpurified by basic HPLC to give the desired product (0.004 g, 12% yield).

Rt (Method A) 3.19 mins, m/z 327 [M+H]⁺.

Example 205N-[(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.17 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]⁺.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.11 (s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.45 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.21 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 5.15-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.44-4.35(m, 1H), 4.34-4.14 (m, 2H), 4.11 (dd, J=8.3, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd,J=8.3, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.64-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.33 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.81 (m,2H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.39 (s, 3H).

Example 2065-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(oxan-4-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.03 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]⁺.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.52(d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.06(dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.17-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.91 (m,2H), 3.88-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.63 (m, 1H), 3.44-3.36 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.61(m, 2H), 1.94-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.34 (m, 2H).

Example 2072-{2-chloro-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 3.36 mins, m/z 318 [M+H]⁺.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),6.96-6.91 (m, 1H), 5.29-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.28-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.08-2.79 (m,2H).

Example 2083-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propane-1,2-diol

Rt (Method A) 2.69 mins, m/z 373 [M+H]⁺.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, d6-DMSO) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.05 (dd,J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.85 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.55 (m,2H), 4.65 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 4.13-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.56 (m, 1H),3.19-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.58 (m, 2H)—one signal (3H) coincides with H₂Osignal.

Example 2095-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N,N-dimethyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.77 mins, m/z 379/381 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2105-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

A solution of 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-aminedihydrochloride (0.030 g, 0.132 mmol) and triethylamine (0.080 g, 0.789mmol, 0.110 ml) in dry DMF (1 mL) was added4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.0257 g, 0.132 mmol) was addedand the mixture stirred at room temperature for 90 mins. DMSO (2 mL) wasadded to the reaction mixture and the mixture filtered. The solution waspurified by basic reversed phase chromatography (Reveleris, X selectprep column, water/acetonitrile/NH₄HCO₃) to give the desired product(0.031 g, 67% yield).

Rt (Method B) 3.06 mins, m/z 333/335 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2114-chloro-2-{2-methyl-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl}-1H-indole

A solution of 2-methyl4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine (0.030g, 0.195 mmol) and triethylamine (0.0591 g, 0.584 mmol, 0.081 ml) in dryDMF (1 mL) was added 4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid (0.038 g,0.195 mmol) was added and the mixture stirred at room temperature for 90mins. DMSO (2 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and the mixturefiltered. The solution was purified by basic reversed phasechromatography (Reveleris, X select prep column,water/acetonitrile/NH₄HCO₃) to give the desired product (0.023 g, 34%yield).

Rt (Method C) 1.981 mins, m/z 332 [M+H]+.

Examples 212 to 214—Intentionally left blank

Example 2154-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)piperidin-4-ol

Rt (Method B) 1.95 mins, m/z 412 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.68-11.63 (m, 1H), 8.85-8.65 (m, 1H),8.65-8.41 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.88 (m, 1H), 5.00 (d,J=190.2 Hz, 3H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 3.15 (d, J=12.3 Hz, 2H), 3.02 (d, J=10.9Hz, 2H), 2.73 (s, 2H), 1.71 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 4H)—one signal (4H) coincideswith H2O signal

Example 2162-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)-2-methylbutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 399 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (m, 1H) 7.49 (m, 1H),7.42 (m, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.89 (m, 1H), 4.86 (t, J=6.1Hz, 1H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.16-3.06 (m, 4H), 2.64 (m, 2H),1.26-1.20 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.75 (m, 6H)

Example 2173-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.49(t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.05(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.57 (t, J=5.4Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.17 (m, 1H),3.07-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.76 (m, 1H), 0.86 (d, J=6.8Hz, 3H).

Example 218(1-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.31 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H),6.96 (m, 1H), 6.91 (m, 1H), 4.95 (m, 1H), 4.75 (m, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H),3.62 (m, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H), 2.11 (m, 4H), 1.86-1.67 (m, 2H)

Example 219 tert-butyl4-hydroxy-4-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 512 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.48(t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.1, 6.9, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.05 (ddd, J=8.1, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.87 (m, 1H),5.19-4.40 (m, 3H), 4.09-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.8Hz, 2H), 3.17-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.40 (m, 4H), 1.38(s, 9H).

Example 2205-(3-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 317 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.47 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.42-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),6.84 (s, 2H), 4.67-4.58 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.83 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 2H).

Example 2213-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.2 mins, m/z 385 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.53(t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 4.87 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.57 (m, 2H),4.06-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.05 (m, 4H), 2.71-2.58 (m, 2H), 0.82 (s, 6H).

Example 222(1-{[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H),6.99 (m, 1H), 4.95 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.75 (m, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.62(d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H), 2.12-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.67 (m, 2H)

Example 223(1-{[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.45 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 2H), 6.88(s, 1H), 4.96 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (m, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.62 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.05 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.67 (m, 2H)(Indole NH not visible)

Example 224(1-{[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.36 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.02 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.39 (m, 1H),7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (m, 1H), 6.86 (m, 1H), 4.96 (t, J=5.3 Hz,1H), 4.76 (m, 2H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 3.62 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H),2.13-2.08 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.67 (m, 2H)

Example 2252,2-difluoro-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.07 mins, m/z 393 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.89 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02(m, 1H), 6.93-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.66 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.42 (m, 2H),4.17-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.75 (td, J=14.6, 5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.61 (td, J=13.3, 6.3Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.58 (m, 2H).

Example 2263-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-[(oxan-4-yl)methyl]propan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 455 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.53-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H),4.99-4.53 (m, 3H), 4.12-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.73 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.21 (m,4H), 3.17 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.72-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.70 (m, 1H),1.68-1.46 (m, 3H), 1.29-1.03 (m, 4H).

Example 2272-(cyclobutylmethyl)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.52 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H),5.18-4.50 (m, 3H), 4.10-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.21 (m, 2H), 3.15 (dp,J=13.0, 7.2, 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.30 (m, 1H),2.06-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.48 (m, 3H), 1.45-1.28 (m,2H).

Example 228{1-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methylazetidin-3-yl}methanol

Rt (Method D) 2.86 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.93-6.88 (m,1H), 4.80 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 4.69-4.31 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.50(d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 3.27-3.05 (m, 4H), 2.97 (d, J=14.8 Hz, 1H),2.64-2.51 (m, 2H), 0.87 (s, 3H).

Example 229[1-({[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methyl(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate

Rt (Method A) 3.59 mins, m/z 534/536 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.08 (s, 1H), 7.56 (m, 1H), 7.16 (m, 2H),6.88 (m, 1H), 4.75 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.89 (m, 4H) 3.25 (m, 2H), 3.14 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.63 (m, 2H), 1.87 (m, 2H), 0.87 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.81(d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.57-0.50 (m, 4H)

Example 230(1-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclopropyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.46 (m, 3H), 4.14-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.49 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 2.76-2.59 (m, 2H), 0.82-0.62 (m, 4H).

Example 2315-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(3-methoxyoxan-4-yl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 1.3H),7.55-7.47 (m, 0.7H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 4.97-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.88 (m, 3.6H),3.80-3.56 (m, 1.4H), 3.47-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.31 (s, 1H), 3.27 (m, 2.3H),3.19-3.07 (m, 0.7H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 0.3H), 1.84-1.70(m, 0.7H), 1.66-1.55 (m, 0.7H), 1.52-1.37 (m, 0.3H).

Example 2321-[3-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)morpholin-4-yl]ethan-1-one

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 440 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.80 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 0.66H),7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 0.33H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.86 (m,1H), 5.03-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.40 (m, 0.33H), 4.09 (d, J=13.6 Hz,0.66H), 4.06-3.86 (m, 3H), 3.81 (t, J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 3.56-3.46 (m, 3H),3.22-3.07 (m, 1.33H), 2.94-2.82 (m, 0.66H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.01 (s,2H), 1.96 (s, 1H)—A ˜2:1 mixture of conformers observed.

Example 2332-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-1-(piperidin-1-yl)ethan-1-one

Rt (Method A) 3.19 mins, m/z 424 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.55(t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.39 (m, 2H), 4.09 (d, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.37 (m, 4H), 2.77-2.58 (m, 2H),1.66-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.34 (m, 2H).

Example 234[1-({[5-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.87 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=9.9 Hz, 1H), 7.52(m, 2H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 4.65 (m, 3H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.27 (d, J=5.7 Hz,2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 235[1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methyl(2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 482 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.57(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H),6.89 (s, 1H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.90 (m, 4H) 3.25 (m, 2H), 3.13 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (m, 2H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 0.88 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.82(d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 0.57 (m, 2H), 0.51 (m, 2H)

Example 236[1-({[5-(4-ethyl-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.35 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (s, 1H), 7.50 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.92(m, 2H), 6.81 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.64 (m, 3H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.28 (d, J=5.6Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H),1.26 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 237[4-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)oxan-4-yl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.00 mins, m/z 427 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56(t, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.50 (m, 3H), 4.11-3.88 (m, 2H),3.62-3.48 (m, 4H), 3.30-3.21 (m, 4H), 2.72-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.43-1.29 (m,4H).

Example 238 tert-butyl3-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 498 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.13 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=8.2, 7.0, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.85-5.17 (m, 1H), 5.17-4.64 (m, 2H),4.30-4.21 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.87 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 3.83-3.65(m, 2H), 3.61 (dd, J=12.0, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 3.53-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.10 (m,1H), 2.92-2.81 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H).

Example 2395-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.31 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.87 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d,J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 4.98-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.90 (m, 2H),3.77-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H),3.24-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.87 (m,1H), 1.61-1.47 (m, 1H).

Example 240—Intentionally left blank

Example 241(3R,4R)-4-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)oxolan-3-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.87 mins, m/z 399 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.57(t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H),5.01-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.22-4.14 (m, 1H), 4.10-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.86-3.75 (m,2H), 3.62-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.46-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.15 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.59(m, 2H), 2.40-2.26 (m, 1H).

Example 2421-[2-({I[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)morpholin-4-yl]ethan-1-one

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 440 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.11 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.39-5.16 (m, 1H), 5.13-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.55-4.45(m, 0.5H), 4.45-4.37 (m, 0.5H), 4.29-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.96 (dd, J=10.9, 3.4Hz, 1H), 3.72-3.45 (m, 4H), 3.41-3.22 (m, 1.5H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 0.5H),2.95-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.83-2.74 (m, 0.5H), 2.65-2.54 (m, 0.5H), 2.10 (s,3H)—An ˜1:1 mixture of conformers observed.

Example 243N-[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3,3-dimethylbutanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.82 mins, m/z 449/451 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.27-11.79 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.14 (m, 2H), 6.92(s, 1H), 5.20-4.60 (m, 2H), 4.12-3.98 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.29(s, 2H), 0.99 (s, 9H).

Example 2441-[2-(2-{I[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.72 mins, m/z 427 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.60 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.02-6.97(m, 1H), 5.20-5.09 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.57 (m, 1H), 3.42(dd, J=8.6, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.49(m, 1H), 1.44 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 3H).

Example 245[2-(2-{[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 2.65 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.31(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.11 (m, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d,J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 4.87-4.65 (m, 4H), 4.08-3.89 (m,2H), 3.79-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.5 Hz, 1H),3.20-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.87 (m,1H), 1.62-1.48 (m, 1H).

Example 2465-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(3-methoxyoxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51(t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=15.2, 0.9 Hz,1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.56 (m, 2H),4.12-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.83-3.65 (m, 3H), 3.61-3.45 (m, 3H), 3.17 (s, 3H),2.78-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.95 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.75 (m, 1H).

Example 2475-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[1-(oxolan-3-yl)ethyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d,J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.55 (m, 4H),3.45-3.38 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.23 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.85 (m,1H), 1.70-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.17-1.04 (m, 3H).

Example 248[1-({[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.35 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96(m, 2H), 6.77 (m, 1H), 4.75-4.64 (m, 3H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.29 (d, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H),1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 2491-{6-fluoro-2-[2-({[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}amino)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl]-1H-indol-4-yl}ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.82 mins, m/z 445 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.68 (s, 1H), 7.50 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 6.99(m, 2H), 6.93 (m, 1H), 5.31 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 5.19-5.13 (m, 1H),4.74-4.64 (m, 3H), 4.04-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.28 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36(m, 2H)

Example 2501-{2-[2-({[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}amino)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl]-1H-indol-4-yl}ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.71 mins, m/z 427 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.59 (s, 1H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 5.16-5.11(m, 2H), 4.75-4.64 (m, 3H), 3.99 (m, 2H), 3.28 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.23(d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H),0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 251[1-({[5-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.26 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.11 (s, 1H), 7.51 (m, 1H), 7.42 (m, 1H),7.27-7.22 (m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 4.81-4.64 (m, 3H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.28(d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (m, 2H), 0.41 (m, 2H),0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 252[1-({[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.17 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.22 (m,2H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.81-4.64 (m, 3H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.28 (d, J=5.8 Hz,2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 2533-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)oxolan-3-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.84 mins, m/z 399 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57(t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02(m, 1H), 6.91-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.11 (s, 1H), 5.04-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.90(m, 2H), 3.86-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.61 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 3.47 (d, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 3.43-3.37 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.72(m, 1H).

Example 2545-(4-ethyl-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),6.96-6.88 (m, 2H), 6.81 (dd, J=7.9, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.60 (m, 2H),3.97-3.89 (m, 3H), 3.76-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.20-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.85 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.70-2.59(m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.26(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 2555-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.67 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H),6.99-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.77 (dd, J=10.9, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.50 (m, 2H),4.04-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.72-2.61(m, 2H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.28(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 2565-(4-ethyl-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.44 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.82 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.18(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 5.04-4.45 (m, 2H),4.03-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.5, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 3.20-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.59 (m, 4H), 2.49-2.42 (m,1H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.19 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 2571-[7-fluoro-2-(2-{[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.78 mins, m/z 445 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H),7.06-6.90 (m, 3H), 5.19 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 5.15-5.03 (m, 1H), 4.82-4.55(m, 2H), 4.03-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42(dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43(m, 1H), 2.00-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.41 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).

Example 2581-[6-fluoro-2-(2-{[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.83 mins, m/z 445 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.69 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),7.03-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.93 (dd, J=11.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.32 (d, J=4.1 Hz,1H), 5.21-5.12 (m, 1H), 4.88-4.60 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.65(m, 2H), 3.65-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.12 (m,2H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.49(m, 1H), 1.42 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).

Example 2591-[5-fluoro-2-(2-{I[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]amino}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indol-4-yl]ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.83 mins, m/z 445 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.86 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34(dd, J=8.4, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 5.23-5.04(m, 2H), 4.97-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.65 (m, 2H),3.64-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.21-3.10 (m, 2H),2.75-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.63-1.48 (m,1H), 1.36 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 3H).

Example 2605-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N—[(morpholin-2-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.01 mins, m/z 398 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.14 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (dd, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.93-6.79 (m, 1H), 5.43-5.18 (m, 1H), 5.17-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.37-3.99(m, 2H), 3.94-3.84 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.62 (td, J=10.9, 3.4 Hz,1H), 3.49-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.18 (m, 1H), 3.01-2.76 (m, 5H), 2.68 (t,J=11.1 Hz, 1H).

Example 2613-cyclopropyl-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methylbutanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.66 mins, m/z 423 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.95 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.03-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.98 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.76(m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 2H), 0.88-0.77 (m, 7H), 0.26-0.13 (m, 4H).

Example 262N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3,3-dimethylpentanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.68 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.96 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H),6.96-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.95 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.75 (m,2H), 2.28 (s, 2H), 1.31 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 0.93 (s, 6H), 0.82 (t, J=7.5Hz, 3H).

Example 263N-[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3,3-dimethylbutanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.73 mins, m/z 431/433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.21-11.75 (m, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.23-4.60(m, 2H), 4.10-3.97 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 2H), 0.99 (s,9H).

Example 2643-tert-butyl-1-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]urea

Rt (Method A) 3.35 mins, m/z 398 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 9.93 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H),6.93-6.89 (m, 1H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 5.09-4.61 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.98 (m, 2H),2.79-2.72 (m, 2H), 1.29 (s, 9H).

Example 2653-tert-butyl-1-[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]urea

Rt (Method A) 3.64 mins, m/z 450/452 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.80-11.37 (m, 1H), 10.54-9.55 (m, 1H),7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.60 (m, 2H),4.11-3.88 (m, 2H), 2.79-2.70 (m, 2H), 1.29 (s, 9H).

Example 2661-[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methylurea

Rt (Method A) 3.20 mins, m/z 408/410 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.11 (s, 1H), 10.45 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.14 (m,2H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 6.53-6.43 (m, 1H), 5.19-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.17-3.89 (m,2H), 2.85-2.62 (m, 5H).

Example 267N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.48 mins, m/z 395 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.15 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H),6.93 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 5.07-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.94 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.76(m, 2H), 1.79 (dd, J=7.8, 5.5 Hz, 1H), 1.15 (s, 3H), 1.12 (s, 3H),1.07-1.02 (m, 1H), 0.90 (dd, J=7.8, 4.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 268N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.31 mins, m/z 381 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.23 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H),6.93 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.95 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.76(m, 2H), 1.70-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.35-1.26 (m, 1H), 1.12-1.03 (m, 4H),0.79-0.72 (m, 1H).

Example 269(1R,2R)-2-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.51 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.05 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.50 (m, 3H), 4.08-3.88 (m,2H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.89-1.80(m, 1H), 1.67-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.30-1.08 (m, 4H).

Example 2705-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(oxan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.60 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51(t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.88-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.88 (m, 2H),3.81-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.31-3.25 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.03 (m, 3H), 2.71-2.62 (m,2H), 1.87-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.16(m, 1H).

Example 271[1-({[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 2H),6.75 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.65 (m, 3H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.27 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H),3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36(m, 2H)

Example 272[1-({[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropyl]methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.58 (s, 1H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.2Hz, 1H), 7.11 (m, 1H), 6.92 (m, 1H), 6.87 (m, 1H) 4.76-4.65 (m, 3H),3.98 (m, 2H), 3.27 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (m,2H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.36 (m, 2H)

Example 273 tert-butyl2-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)morpholine-4-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.48 mins, m/z 498 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.16 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (ddd,J=7.9, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.90-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.42-5.21 (m, 1H), 5.18-4.52(m, 2H), 4.31-4.06 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.71 (m, 3H), 3.63 (ddd, J=13.5, 6.6,2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.59-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.28 (dd, J=13.1, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.08-2.90(m, 1H), 2.90-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.59 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 9H).

Example 274N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 381 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 11.52 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H),6.93 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 5.08-4.73 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.95 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.76(m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.22-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.65 (m, 2H).

Example 275N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2,2-dimethylpropanamide

Rt (Method A) 3.42 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.72 (s, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H),6.96-6.91 (m, 1H), 5.17-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.21-3.91 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.75 (m,2H), 1.22 (s, 9H).

Example 2765-[4-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.48 mins, m/z 371 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.70 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.12(m, 2H), 6.92-6.78 (m, 3H), 4.86-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.80 (m, 2H),2.72-2.56 (m, 2H), 0.36 (s, 9H).

Example 2775-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.12 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.87 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55(d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.90 (m, 1H), 6.86 (s, 2H), 4.98-4.49 (m, 2H),4.12-3.79 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.54 (m, 2H).

Example 2782-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}acetamide

Rt (Method A) 2.71 mins, m/z 356 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.11-6.99 (m, 2H),6.92-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.04-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.79 (d, J=5.8Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.57 (m, 2H).

Example 2795-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H-pyrrolo[3,4-d][1,3]thiazol-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.92 mins, m/z 321 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.12 (m, 3H),7.06 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (td, J=10.4, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.11-5.01 (m,1H), 4.95-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.76-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.58-4.49 (m, 1H).

Example 2805-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H-pyrrolo[3,4-d][1,3]thiazol-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.67 mins, m/z 285 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (t, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.03 (m, 5H), 5.10-5.01 (m, 1H),4.92-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.67 (m, 1H), 4.57-4.49 (m, 1H).

Example 2815-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-5,7-dihydro-4H-spiro[[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-6,1′-cyclopropan]-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.36 mins, m/z 325 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.76-11.36 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),7.00-6.73 (m, 3H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 1.29-0.32 (m, 4H).

Example 2822-(cyclopropylmethyl)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.13 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.88-6.83(m, 1H), 5.47-5.12 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.39-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.70(dd, J=11.6, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.58 (m, 1H), 3.50 (dd, J=11.6, 7.0 Hz,1H), 3.47-3.39 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.66 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.16(m, 2H), 0.75-0.63 (m, 1H), 0.52-0.45 (m, 2H), 0.06 (d, J=5.8 Hz,2H)—one signal (1H) coincides with H2O signal.

Example 2833-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-methoxy-2-methylpropan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 401 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.11 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m,1H), 6.88-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.41-5.17 (m, 1H), 5.13-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.32-3.92(m, 3H), 3.58 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H), 3.51 (d, J=11.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42-3.33 (m,2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 2H), 1.21 (s, 3H).

Example 2842-cyclopropyl-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}propan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.19 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.46(t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.03-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.64 (t, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 4.09-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.38 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.25 (m, 2H), 2.73-2.59(m, 2H), 0.96-0.81 (m, 1H), 0.68-0.56 (m, 1H), 0.47-0.31 (m, 2H),0.21-0.04 (m, 2H).

Example 2855-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)ethyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.05 mins, m/z 393 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),7.66-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m,1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.22 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.93-4.54 (m, 2H),4.29 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.60 (q, J=5.9 Hz, 2H),2.74-2.65 (m, 2H).

Example 286N-[2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.9 mins, m/z 393 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04-11.68 (m, 1H), 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m,1H), 7.10-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.92-6.60 (m, 2H), 5.00-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.88(m, 2H), 3.41 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.89-2.59 (m, 4H).

Example 2872-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)-4-methylpentan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.45 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (m, 1H), 7.62 (m, 1H) 7.45 (m, 2H),7.19 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.89 (m, 1H), 4.74 (m, 2H), 4.57 (t, J=5.5Hz, 1H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.16 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.65(m, 2H), 1.75-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.04 (m, 2H), 0.86 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 6H)

Example 288(1S,2R)-2-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.31 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H) 7.43(m, 2H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.89 (m, 1H), 4.86 (d, J=4.9 Hz,1H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.44 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.65(m, 2H), 1.82-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.36 (m, 1H), 1.25-0.93(m, 4H)

Example 289 Methyl(2S,4S)-4-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}pyrrolidine-2-carboxylate

Rt (Method B) 2.34 mins, m/z 426 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.57(d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.19-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.90(m, 3H), 3.71 (dd, J=8.9, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (s, 3H), 3.03 (dd, J=10.8,6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.74 (dd, J=10.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.35(m, 1H), 1.73 (dt, J=13.1, 6.4 Hz, 1H)—one signal coincides with H2Osignal.

Example 2905-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.16 mins, m/z 381 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.11 (dd,J=10.3, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.75 (m, 3H), 5.01-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.12-3.88 (m,2H), 2.66-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.09 (t, J=19.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 2915-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 363 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.97 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.31-7.17 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.77 (m, 3H), 4.92-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.84 (m,2H), 2.66-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.08 (t, J=18.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 2925-[4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.05 mins, m/z 367 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.08 (s, 1H), 7.51-7.16 (m, 3H), 7.01 (s,1H), 6.86 (s, 2H), 4.86-4.61 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.60 (m,2H).

Example 2935-[4-(difluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.97 mins, m/z 349 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ12.00 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.17 (m, 3H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 6.86(s, 2H), 5.00-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.89 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.59 (m, 2H).

Example 2945-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(4-methylmorpholin-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 412 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.2, 7.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (ddd, J=7.9,6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.06-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.88 (m,2H), 3.76-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.39 (m, 2H), 3.25 (dd, J=11.2, 9.5 Hz,1H), 3.20-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.63 (dt, J=11.9, 2.3 Hz,1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.12 (m, 2H).”

Example 2952-(2-{hexahydro-1H-imidazo[4,3-c][1,4]oxazin-2-yl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-5-carbonyl)-1H-indole

Rt (Method A) 2.96 mins, m/z 410 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),6.95-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.64 (m, 2H), 4.36 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.11-3.98(m, 2H), 3.97 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (dd, J=11.7, 3.1 Hz, 1H),3.69-3.55 (m, 3H), 3.34-3.29 (m, 1H), 3.22 (t, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 3.10-3.01(m, 1H), 2.81-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.52 (m, 1H).

Example 296—Intentionally left blank

Example 2972-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}-2-(oxolan-3-yl)ethan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.84 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88(d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.46 (m, 3H), 4.06-3.91 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.50 (m,4H), 3.48-3.34 (m, 3H), 2.75-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.48-2.36 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.86(m, 1H), 1.70-1.55 (m, 1H).

Example 298(1-{[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.00-6.89 (m,2H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 5.10-4.45 (m, 3H), 4.19-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.63 (d, J=4.6Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.64(m, 2H).

Example 299(1-{[5-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.36 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.78 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.43 (d,J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 4.96 (t,J=5.5 Hz, 3H), 4.08-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.62 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.56 (m,2H), 2.17-2.00 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.61 (m, 2H).

Example 300(1-{[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutyl)methanol

Rt (Method A) 3.41 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.58 (s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.2Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.07 (m, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),5.12-4.49 (m, 3H), 4.08-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.62 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.89 (q,J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.03 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.64 (m, 2H),1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 301(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 431/433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.78 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H), 5.01-4.52(m, 2H), 4.39 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.61 (m, 1H),3.57-3.47 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.58 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.42 (m, 8H).

Example 302(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.2 mins, m/z 431/433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.02 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.11(m, 2H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 4.99-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.34 (m, 1H), 4.12-3.84(m, 2H), 3.70-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.48 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.57 (m, 2H),1.72-1.43 (m, 8H).

Example 303(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.18 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),6.98-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.78-6.72 (m, 1H), 5.10-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.39 (d, J=3.0Hz, 1H), 4.13-3.81 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.47 (m, 1H),2.71-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.51 (m, 3H), 1.72-1.42 (m, 8H).

Example 304N-[5-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.65 mins, m/z 433/435 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.89 (s, 1H), 11.64-11.46 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.67 (m, 2H),4.09-3.96 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.75 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.19-1.13 (m, 2H),0.74-0.67 (m, 2H).

Example 305N-[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.66 mins, m/z 433/435 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.24-11.97 (m, 1H), 11.77-11.41 (m, 1H),7.19 (s, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.12-3.97 (m,2H), 2.87-2.78 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.19-1.13 (m, 2H), 0.73-0.67 (m,2H).

Example 306N-[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.67 mins, m/z 427 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.70-11.65 (m, 1H), 11.63-11.42 (m, 1H),7.03-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.77 (dd, J=10.8, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.10-4.71 (m, 2H),4.12-3.98 (m, 2H), 2.91 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s,3H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (q, J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 0.71 (q, J=4.0 Hz,2H).

Example 307N-[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.54 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.70-11.65 (m, 1H), 11.60-11.42 (m, 1H),7.02-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=11.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.73 (m, 2H),4.11-4.00 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.17(q, J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 0.72 (q, J=4.0 Hz, 2H).

Example 308N-[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.56 mins, m/z 415/417 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (s, 1H), 11.64-11.43 (m, 1H), 7.41 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.87(m, 1H), 5.20-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.09-4.01 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.76 (m, 2H), 1.38(s, 3H), 1.17 (q, J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 0.72 (q, J=4.0 Hz, 2H).

Example 309—Intentionally left blank

Example 3105-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(4-methoxycyclohexyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.46-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.88(d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.40 (m,1H), 3.22 (s, 3H), 3.16-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.92 (m,4H), 1.26-1.16 (m, 4H).

Example 3111-({[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.02 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.12(m, 2H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 5.06-4.35 (m, 2H), 4.17-3.74 (m,2H), 3.36-3.33 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.68-1.57(m, 1H), 1.53-1.39 (m, 1H).

Example 3121-({[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.44 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),6.99-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.79-6.72 (m, 1H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.45 (m, 2H),4.14-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.36-3.33 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.51 (m,3H), 2.06-1.84 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.38 (m, 1H).

Example 3131-({[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.39 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.10 (s, 1H), 7.44 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.17(d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.46 (m, 2H),4.14-3.82 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.68-1.56 (m,1H), 1.53-1.39 (m, 1H).

Example 3141-({[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.26 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ12.06 (s, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (dd, J=9.1, 2.1 Hz, 1H),7.00-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 4.08-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.35-3.33 (m, 2H),2.76-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.70-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.37 (m,1H).

Example 315N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-2-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.67-11.61 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.91(m, 1H), 5.38-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.89 (m, 4H), 3.51-3.41 (m, 1H), 2.84(s, 2H), 1.82 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 1.52 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 4H).

Example 316N-[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.25 mins, m/z 445/447 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (s, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20(t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 4.93 (s, 1H),4.04 (s, 2H), 3.88 (d, J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.28 (m, 2H), 2.82 (s, 2H),2.70 (s, 1H), 1.78-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.32-1.21 (m, 1H).

Example 317 Ethyl1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.44 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.08 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=8.2, 7.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.13(m, 1H), 6.88-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.58-5.51 (m, 1H), 5.09-4.69 (m, 2H),4.26-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.48 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.91-2.77 (m, 2H), 1.29 (q,J=4.3 Hz, 2H), 1.24 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.00 (q, J=4.3 Hz, 2H).

Example 318N-[5-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 445/447 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.11-11.71 (m, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),7.48-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (s, 1H), 5.03-4.72(m, 2H), 4.13-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.88 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 2H), 3.21-3.12 (m, 2H),2.90-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.69 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.56 (m, 4H).

Example 319N-[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 447 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.12-11.99 (m, 2H), 7.07-6.99 (m, 2H), 6.92(td, J=10.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.18-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.98 (m, 2H),3.92-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s, 2H), 2.90-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.68 (m, 1H),1.76-1.57 (m, 4H).

Example 320N-[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 463/465 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.27-11.90 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.92(s, 1H), 5.18-4.75 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.84 (m, 2H),3.52-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.68 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.57 (m,4H).

Example 321N-[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 443 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.14-11.91 (m, 1H), 11.70-11.65 (m, 1H),7.01-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.76 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.09-4.01(m, 2H), 3.93-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.36-3.28 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.78 (m, 2H),2.75-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 1.76-1.57 (m, 4H).

Example 3225-[4-(difluoromethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.18 mins, m/z 451 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.51 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.10(m, 3H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.89-4.49 (m, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H),3.78-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H),3.24-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.89 (m,1H), 1.61-1.50 (m, 1H).

Example 3235-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 465 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.46 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.17 (m,1H), 7.15-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.87-4.54 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.86(m, 2H), 3.76-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.4 Hz,1H), 3.16 (q, J=6.2, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.70-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 1H),2.07 (t, J=18.8 Hz, 3H), 1.99-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.50 (m, 1H).

Example 3245-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 447 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.97 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.55(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.20 (m, 2H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 4.96-4.53 (m, 2H),4.05-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.60 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m,1H), 2.08 (t, J=18.8 Hz, 3H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.50 (m, 1H).

Example 3255-[4-(difluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.01 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.17(m, 3H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 5.06-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.65(m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.24-3.09(m, 2H), 2.74-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.89 (m, 1H),1.60-1.50 (m, 1H).

Example 3265-[4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.23 mins, m/z 451 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.09 (s, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.18 (m, 3H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 5.04-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.83 (m, 2H),3.77-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.5 Hz, 1H),3.23-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.41 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.88 (m,1H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 1H).

Example 3275-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-N-[(oxolan-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.34 mins, m/z 465 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.07 (s, 1H), 7.63 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30(dd, J=9.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=10.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.85 (m,1H), 4.94-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.09 (m, 2H),2.70-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.09 (t, J=19.0 Hz, 3H), 2.01-1.88(m, 1H), 1.62-1.49 (m, 1H).

Example 3285-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[(3S)-oxolan-3-yl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H),7.00-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=10.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.58 (m, 2H),4.08-3.88 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.59(m, 2H), 2.49-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.28(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 3295-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[(3R)-oxolan-3-yl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H),7.01-6.91 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=10.8, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.49 (m, 2H),4.10-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.61 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.42 (dd,J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.23-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.58(m, 2H), 2.47-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.49 (m, 1H), 1.28(t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 330N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.34 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66-11.61 (m, 1H), 11.39-11.14 (m, 1H),7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03(m, 1H), 6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.62 (s, 2H),3.31 (s, 3H), 2.96-2.73 (m, 2H), 1.18 (q, J=4.1 Hz, 2H), 0.86 (q, J=4.2Hz, 2H).

Example 3311-({[5-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.13 mins, m/z 417/419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.78 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.4, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.92 (m, 1H), 5.27(s, 1H), 4.93-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.90 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.54(s, 1H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 1H),1.53-1.40 (m, 1H).

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Example 333N-[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylcyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.61 mins, z 409 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63-11.57 (m, 1H), 11.57-11.49 (m, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.88 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.15-4.71 (m, 2H), 4.16-3.96 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.78 (m, 4H),1.38 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (q, J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 0.72 (q,J=4.0 Hz, 2H).

Example 334N-[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.30 mins, m/z 439 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.12-11.93 (m, 1H), 11.62-11.58 (m, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.09 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.88 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.14-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.12-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.84 (m, 2H),3.37-3.29 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.69(m, 1H), 1.76-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.29 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Example 335(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.26 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.60-11.55 (m, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.87(d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 4.96-4.55 (m, 2H), 4.39 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.89(m, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.47 (m, 1H), 2.89 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H),2.69-2.61 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.43 (m, 8H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 3361-cyano-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 3.15 mins, m/z 392 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.58-12.13 (m, 1H), 11.68-11.61 (m, 1H),7.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03(m, 1H), 6.95-6.92 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.61 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.96 (m, 2H),2.91-2.71 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.47 (m, 4H).

Example 3371-fluoro-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 385 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.60-12.28 (m, 1H), 11.64 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H),6.97-6.91 (m, 1H), 5.23-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.19-3.94 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.80 (m,2H), 1.53-1.32 (m, 4H).

Example 3381-({[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.36 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61-11.54 (m, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),7.25 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.09 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.90 (m, 1H), 6.87 (d,J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 5.04-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.88 (m, 2H),3.35-3.32 (m, 2H), 2.89 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.70-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.86(m, 4H), 1.69-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.40 (m, 1H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 339(±)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}oxan-4-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.84 mins, m/z 399 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.50(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.03(m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 4.94-4.49 (m,2H), 4.10-3.86 (m, 3H), 3.83-3.72 (m, 1H), 3.59-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.36-3.29(m, 1H), 3.10-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.85 (m, 1H),1.54-1.38 (m, 1H).

Example 3405-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[1-(methoxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.51-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H),5.03-4.43 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.18 (m, 7H), 2.77-2.56 (m,2H), 0.52-0.44 (m, 2H), 0.41-0.32 (m, 2H).

Example 3415-[4-(difluoromethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3 mins, m/z 367 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.51 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.08 (m, 3H), 6.99 (d,J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (s, 2H), 4.93-4.43 (m, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H),2.69-2.55 (m, 2H).

Example 3425-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.12 mins, m/z 381 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.46 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.05(m, 1H), 6.97-6.77 (m, 3H), 4.94-4.44 (m, 2H), 3.91 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H),2.66-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.07 (t, J=18.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 343(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.29 mins, m/z 449/451 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.15-12.06 (m, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),7.18 (s, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 6.91-6.85 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.39(s, 1H), 4.09-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.48 (m, 1H),2.71-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.54 (m, 6H), 1.53-1.43 (m, 2H).

Example 344(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.17 mins, m/z 433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),7.06-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.87 (m, 2H), 4.95-4.56 (m, 2H), 4.38 (d, J=3.2Hz, 1H), 4.03-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.48 (m, 1H),2.71-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.44 (m, 8H).

Example 3451-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylicacid

Rt (Method A) 2.51 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.52(t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.05(dd, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.42 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.85(m, 2H), 3.46-3.44 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.06-1.00 (m, 2H),0.96-0.87 (m, 2H)—one signal (1H) coincides with H2O signal.

Example 3461-hydroxy-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.03 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (s, 1H), 11.31 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H),6.96-6.91 (m, 1H), 6.58 (s, 1H), 5.29-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.17-3.95 (m, 2H),2.96-2.76 (m, 2H), 1.20 (q, J=4.4, 3.9 Hz, 2H), 1.05 (q, J=4.8, 4.4 Hz,2H).

Example 3475-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.46 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.43 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.85(m, 1H), 5.03-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.60 (s, 2H), 3.27 (s,3H), 2.79-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.34-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.92-1.66 (m, 2H).

Example 348(1S,2R)-2-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.21 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.86(m, 1H), 5.11-4.33 (m, 3H), 4.13-3.81 (m, 3H), 3.66-3.58 (m, 1H),2.74-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.17 (m, 8H).

Example 349N-[2-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 393 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.70-11.56 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.43(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.09-7.00 (m, 1H), 6.94-6.82 (m,2H), 5.17-4.38 (m, 2H), 4.15 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.09-3.85 (m, 2H), 3.53(q, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.80-2.57 (m, 2H).

Example 350(1R,3S)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.02 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.19 (ddd,J=8.3, 6.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (ddd, J=8.0, 7.0, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s,1H), 5.17-4.40 (m, 3H), 4.20-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.37 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.57(m, 2H), 2.21-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.97-1.84 (m, 1H), 1.84-1.73 (m, 1H),1.73-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.15 (m, 1H), 1.12-0.92 (m, 3H).

Example 351N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2-(oxolan-3-yl)acetamide

Rt (Method A) 3.04 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (s, 1H), 11.68-11.60 (m, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 5.29-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.79(dd, J=8.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (td, J=8.1, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (q, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.51 (m, 3H),2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.57-1.45 (m, 1H).

Examples 352 and 353—Intentionally left blank

Example 354(2S)-2-amino-4-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}butanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 0.89 mins, m/z 426 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.21 (t,J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 2.82 (s, 2H), 2.69-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 1.93(hept, J=6.4 Hz, 2H).

Example 355(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.99 mins, m/z 421.1 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.10 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41(dd, J=8.9, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (dd, J=10.0, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H),5.03 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.27 (h, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.09-3.87(m, 3H), 2.73-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.14 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 4H).

Example 356(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.63 mins, m/z 421 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.09 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17(d, J=9.4 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H),4.26 (p, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.87 (m, 3H), 2.66 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 2H), 2.14(t, J=6.1 Hz, 4H).

Example 357(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(6-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.97 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.77 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H),6.93 (s, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.27 (q, J=5.9 Hz,1H), 4.04-3.83 (m, 3H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.14 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 4H).

Example 358(1R,5S,6R)-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 1.18 mins, m/z 409 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.96 (s, 1H), 11.73-11.55 (m, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.20 (ddd, J=8.2, 6.9, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.06 (ddd, J=8.1, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s,2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.89 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 3.62 (dd, J=8.8, 1.9 Hz, 2H),2.83 (s, 2H), 1.94 (s, 3H).

Example 359(1R,5S,6R)-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 0.80 mins, m/z 408 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.92 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.09 (s, 4H),2.80 (s, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 1.77 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H).

Example 360(1R,5S,6S)-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 0.84 mins, m/z 408 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.19 (s, 1H), 11.63 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.24(s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H),3.00 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.73 (m, 4H), 1.96 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 2H), 1.88(t, J=3.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 361(1R,5S,6S)-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 1.27 mins, m/z 409 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.22 (s, 1H), 11.63 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (ddd, J=8.3, 7.0, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.06 (ddd, J=8.0, 7.0, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),4.90 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.83 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.66 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 2.83 (s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.20-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.81 (t, J=3.2 Hz,1H).

Example 3621-({[5-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.04 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3631-({[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.08 mins, m/z 429 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3641-({[5-(4-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.03 mins, m/z 461/463 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.30 (d,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 4.75(br s, 2H), 3.97 (br s, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H),1.96-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.46 (q, J=9.5 Hz, 1H).

Example 3651-({[5-(6-bromo-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.04 mins, m/z 461/463 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3661-[({5-[6-fluoro-4-(1-hydroxyethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.8 mins, m/z 445 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3671-[({5-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.7 mins, m/z 413 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3681-[({5-[4-(propan-2-yl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.1 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.58 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 6.91 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (s, 1H), 4.76 (br s, 2H), 3.98 (br s,2H), 3.42-3.35 (m, 1H), 2.66 (br s, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.86(m, 2H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.53-1.39 (m, 1H), 1.32 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

Example 3691-({[5-(5,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.96 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3701-({[5-(4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.96 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3711-[({5-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.07 mins, m/z 465 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3721-[({5-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.01 mins, m/z 447 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3731-({[5-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.03 mins, m/z 435/437 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.86 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54(d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H),4.71 (br s, 2H), 3.96 (br s, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H),1.96-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 1H).

Example 3741-[({5-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 1.06 mins, m/z 451 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 3751-({[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method H) 0.98 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

No NMR available

Example 376(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.22 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=10.9, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.5 Hz,1H), 4.76 (m, 2H), 4.28 (m, 1H), 4.00 (m, 3H), 2.90 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H),2.66 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 1.28 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Example 377(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.06 mins, m/z 405 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.04 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H),7.29-7.18 (m, 2H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (m, 2H),4.27 (m, 1H), 4.07-3.92 (m, 3H), 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H).

Example 378(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.08 mins, m/z 405 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.04(dd, J=9.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.03 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.76(m, 2H), 4.27 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.91 (m, 3H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H).

Example 379(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.1 mins, m/z 401 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95(m, 2H), 6.78-6.71 (m, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (m, 2H), 4.27(m, 1H), 4.01 (m, 3H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H).

Example 380(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4-ethyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.16 mins, m/z 397 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.57 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.97-6.78 (m, 2H), 5.03(d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (m, 2H), 4.27 (m, 1H), 4.01 (m, 3H), 2.89 (q,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 381(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.1 mins, m/z 403/405 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.01 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 2H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 4.77 (m, 2H), 4.26 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.92 (m, 3H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.14(m, 4H).

Example 3821-acetyl-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]azetidine-3-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.85 mins, m/z 422 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.19 (s, 1H), 11.63 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (ddd, J=8.2, 7.0, 1.1Hz, 1H), 7.06 (ddd, J=7.9, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),5.12-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.28 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (dd, J=8.4, 5.7 Hz, 1H),4.03 (m, 2H), 3.98 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J=9.5, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.61(tt, J=9.0, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 2.84 (m, 2H), 1.75 (s, 3H).

Example 383N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylazetidine-3-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.34 mins, m/z 394 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.02 (s, 1H), 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.37(m, 4H), 3.22 (m, 1H), 2.83 (m, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H).

Example 384 tert-butyl4-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}piperidine-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method B) 3.47 mins, m/z 508 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (s, 1H), 11.63 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.89 (m,4H), 2.90-2.55 (m, 5H), 1.83-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.29 (m, 11H).

Example 385N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]piperidine-4-carboxamidehydrochloride

Rt (Method B) 2.37 mins, m/z 408 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.21 (s, 1H), 11.65 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),9.21-8.90 (m, 1H), 8.87-8.64 (m, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.89(m, 1H), 5.28-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.19-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.24 (m, 2H),2.99-2.71 (m, 5H), 2.06-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.73 (m, 2H).

Example 386N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]azetidine-3-carboxamidehydrochloride

Rt (Method B) 2.32 mins, m/z 382 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.29 (s, 1H), 11.66 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.28(s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.91 (m, 1H),5.66-4.74 (m, 7H), 3.93-3.83 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.72 (m, 2H)

Example 387 tert-butyl3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}azetidine-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.5 mins, m/z 480 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.17(s, 1H), 11.79-11.52 (m, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.87 (m, 1H),5.26-4.67 (m, 2H), 4.16-3.82 (m, 6H), 3.65-3.51 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.72 (m,2H), 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 388(1s,3s)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.89 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05(t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H),4.99-4.38 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.90 (m, 2H), 3.87-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.47 (m,1H), 2.73-2.55 (m, 4H), 1.77-1.65 (m, 2H).

Example 3895-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N—[(pyrrolidin-3-yl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.09 mins, m/z 382 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H),3.41-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.81 (m,1H), 2.77-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.14-1.97 (m, 1H), 1.71-1.56(m, 1H).

Example 3903-(cyclopropanesulfonyl)-1-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]urea

Rt (Method B) 3.05 mins, m/z 446 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.99 (s, 1H), 4.75-4.61 (m, 4H), 4.49 (s,2H), 4.11-3.93 (m, 1H), 3.63 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.65-2.58 (m, 2H), 1.42(s, 9H).

Example 3911-[3-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]ethan-1-one

Rt (Method A) 2.92 mins, m/z 424 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s,1H), 4.75 (m, 2H), 3.99 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.11 (m, 3H), 3.05-2.92 (m, 1H),2.67 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.39 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 1H), 1.91 (s, 3H),1.76-1.49 (m, 1H).

Example 392 tert-butyl3-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.56 mins, m/z 482 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H),7.42 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H),6.89 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.25-3.12(m, 4H), 2.96 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.38 (m, 1H),1.98-1.85 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9H).

Example 3931-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-3-methanesulfonylurea

Rt (Method B) 2.91 mins, m/z 420 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.64(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.2, 6.7 Hz, 1H),7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.67 (m, 2H),4.08-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.84-2.74 (m, 2H).

Example 394(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 443 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.78-11.58 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.37 (m, 1H),7.00-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=10.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 4.94-4.54 (m, 2H),4.39 (s, 1H), 4.13-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.90 (q, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 2.75-2.57 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.37 (m, 8H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 395(1s,4s)-4-{[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclohexan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.59 mins, m/z 433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.15(m, 2H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 5.09-4.48 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.14-3.80(m, 2H), 3.77-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.56 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.29 (m, 8H).

Example 396(1R,3S)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclopentan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.4 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49(d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.05 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.44 (m, 3H), 4.12-3.92 (m, 3H),3.92-3.80 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.96-1.84 (m,1H), 1.73-1.50 (m, 3H), 1.43-1.32 (m, 1H).

Example 397(1r,3r)-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 369 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.19-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.48 (m, 2H),4.27 (p, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.08-3.88 (m, 3H), 2.78-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.14 (t,J=6.1 Hz, 4H).

Example 398N-[5-(4,5-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.2 mins, m/z 447 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.16-11.96 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.04(s, 1H), 5.33-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.84 (m, 2H),3.39-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.69 (m, 1H), 1.76-1.56 (m,4H).

Example 399N-{5-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 473 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.19-11.86 (m, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.31-7.21 (m, 2H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 5.13-4.72 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.97 (m, 2H),3.92-3.84 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.68 (m, 1H), 2.09 (t, J=18.8Hz, 3H), 1.78-1.58 (m, 4H).

Example 400N-{5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.15 mins, m/z 461 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.18-11.96 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 1H),7.48-7.19 (m, 3H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 5.20-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.16-3.98 (m, 2H),3.94-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.89-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.66 (m,1H), 1.77-1.57 (m, 4H).

Example 401N-{5-[4-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.33 mins, m/z 493 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.71-9.97 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 1H),7.16-7.09 (m, 1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 5.23-4.63 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.98 (m, 2H),3.93-3.84 (m, 2H), 3.39-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.65 (m,1H), 2.10 (t, J=18.9 Hz, 3H), 1.78-1.56 (m, 4H).

Example 402N-{5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.24 mins, m/z 479 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.31-11.75 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.19 (m, 3H), 7.06(s, 1H), 5.45-4.58 (m, 2H), 4.17-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.94-3.82 (m, 2H),3.39-3.26 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.65 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.56 (m,4H).

Example 403N-[5-(4-ethyl-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]oxane-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 457 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.05 (s, 1H), 11.80-11.60 (m, 1H),7.05-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J=9.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (dd, J=10.8, 2.4Hz, 1H), 5.31-4.57 (m, 2H), 4.19-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.84 (m, 2H), 2.91(q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.87-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.65 (m, 1H), 1.77-1.56 (m,4H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 4045-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

Rt (Method A) 1.08 mins, m/z 396.1 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (m, 2H), 7.58(t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.2, 6.9 Hz, 1H),7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.73 (q,J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.36 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16 (dt, J=12.8, 6.0 Hz, 1H),2.67 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.00 (m, 3H), 1.81-1.67 (m, 1H).

Example 4051-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclopropan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 1.18 mins, m/z 369.1 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.53(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.9, 1.2Hz, 1H), 7.05 (ddd, J=8.0, 6.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),5.42 (s, 1H), 4.65 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 2.65 (m, 2H),0.54 (m, 4H).

Example 406—Intentionally left blank

Example 4075-(6-chloro-7-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.49 mins, m/z 351/353 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.35 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.15(dd, J=8.5, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (s, 2H), 4.81-4.57(m, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.67-2.57 (s, 2H).

Example 4081-[({5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-1H-indole-2-carbonyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl}amino)methyl]cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.58 mins, m/z 433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.99 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.17(m, 4H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 4.86-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.93 (m,2H), 2.70-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.57(m, 1H), 1.53-1.39 (m, 1H).

Example 409N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.3 mins, m/z 424 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.98(s, 1H), 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.78(m, 2H), 4.09-4.00 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.73 (m, 4H), 2.40 (tt, J=11.6, 4.1 Hz,1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.84 (td, J=11.6, 2.5 Hz, 2H), 1.78-1.70 (m, 2H),1.68-1.56 (m, 2H).

Example 4101-acetyl-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.86 mins, m/z 452 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.06 (s, 1H), 11.62 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.90 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.77 (m, 2H), 4.36 (d, J=13.0 Hz,1H), 4.11-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.84 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.11-3.00 (m, 1H),2.90-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.64-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.00 (s, 3H),1.87-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.35 (m, 1H).

Example 4114-hydroxy-N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]cyclohexane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.88 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.92 (s, 1H), 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.95-6.90 (m, 1H),5.08-4.73 (m, 2H), 4.60-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.11-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.33 (m,1H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.29 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.74 (m, 3H), 1.70-1.61(m, 1H), 1.56-1.37 (m, 3H), 1.20-1.08 (m, 1H).

Example 412N-[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-2-oxopiperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.74 mins, m/z 424 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.13 (s, 1H), 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (ddd, J=8.3, 6.9,1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.70(m, 2H), 4.11-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.20-3.09 (m, 2H), 3.04-2.91 (m, 1H),2.89-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.38-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.68 (m,1H).

Example 4135-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[1-(propan-2-yloxy)cyclobutyl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.58 mins, m/z 425 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.83 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.41 (m, 2H), 4.17-3.82 (m,2H), 3.73 (hept, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 3.45 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 2.81-2.58 (m,2H), 2.12-1.88 (m, 4H), 1.75-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.06 (d,J=6.1 Hz, 6H)

Example 4145-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[(1-methoxycyclobutyl)methyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 597 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.85 (m, 1H), 4.95-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.09-3.89 (m,2H), 3.48 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 2.75-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.95(m, 2H), 1.94-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.48 (m, 1H).

Example 415—Intentionally left blank

Example 416N-(3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.3 mins, m/z 389 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.01(m, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.26-3.73 (m, 3H), 3.07-2.90(m, 2H), 2.78-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.52 (m, 2H).

Example 417N-ethyl-1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method B) 2.54 mins, m/z 438 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.29(m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.1Hz, 1H), 4.74 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.56 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.16-2.95(m, 2H), 2.66 (m, 2H), 2.21 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.75 (m, 3H), 1.69 (m, 1H),0.98 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H).

Example 418N-(cyclobutylmethyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.73 mins, m/z 367 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.53-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 2H), 3.21 (m, 2H), 2.66 (m, 2H),2.58-2.51 (m, 1H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.56 (m, 2H).

Example 4195-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-(1-phenylcyclopropyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 3.06 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.59 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.10 (m, 6H), 7.07-6.98 (m, 1H),6.86 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.71 (m, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 2.67 (m, 2H), 1.26(m, 4H).

Example 420N-[(3,3-difluorocyclobutyl)methyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.38 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.42 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s,1H), 5.04-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 2.72-2.56 (m,4H), 2.44-2.25 (m, 3H)—one signal (2H) coincides with H2O signal.

Example 421N-[3-(difluoromethoxy)cyclobutyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 0.2H),7.79 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 0.8H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H),6.64 (t, J=75.9 Hz, 0.2H), 6.62 (t, J=75.7 Hz, 0.8H), 5.09-4.57 (m, 2H),4.41-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.67 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.68 (m,1.6H), 2.69-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.37 (m, 0.4H), 2.35-2.24 (m, 0.4H),2.05-1.93 (m, 1.6H)—mixture of cis/trans isomers in 4:1 ratio.

Example 4225-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclopropyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.37 mins, m/z 407 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.22-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.94 (m, 2H),2.75-2.64 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.27 (m, 2H), 1.22-1.13 (m, 2H).

Example 4235-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[1-(methoxymethyl)cyclopropyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.14 mins, m/z 383 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.14-4.38 (m, 2H), 4.25-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.41(s, 2H), 3.24 (s, 3H), 2.83-2.59 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.67 (m, 4H).

Example 424N-(2,2-difluorocyclobutyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.28 mins, m/z 389 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.80 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.53 (m, 3H), 4.19-3.85 (m,2H), 2.79-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.41-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.12 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.49(m, 1H).

Example 425N-(3,3-difluoro-1-methylcyclobutyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.5 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.16-4.43 (m, 2H), 4.18-3.85 (m, 2H), 2.92(q, J=13.6 Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.56 (m, 4H), 1.53 (s, 3H).

Example 4265-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-[1-(trifluoromethyl)cyclobutyl]-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.58 mins, m/z 421 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.05-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.10-3.87 (m, 2H), 2.79-2.58(m, 2H), 2.52-2.35 (m, 4H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.83 (m, 1H)—onesignal (4H) coincides partially with DMSO signal.

Example 427—Intentionally left blank

Example 4281-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)-N-methylcyclobutane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 2.93 mins, m/z 424 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.61-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.19(t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.02-4.48(m, 2H), 4.13-3.86 (m, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.73-2.62 (m, 2H),2.57 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 3H), 2.27-2.14 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.77(m, 1H), 1.78-1.61 (m, 1H).

Example 429N-cyclobutyl-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.63 mins, m/z 353 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 4.74 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, J=15.5, 7.6 Hz,3H), 2.66 (s, 2H), 2.35-2.10 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.53 (m,2H).

Example 430N-[3,3-difluoro-1-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)cyclobutyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.95 mins, m/z 456 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 14.71 (s, 1H), 11.59 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H),7.72 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.73 (s,2H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.21 (t, J=12.3 Hz, 4H), 2.62 (s, 2H).

Example 431N-{bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl}-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.42 mins, m/z 365 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.18-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.83 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.58(m, 2H), 2.44 (s, 1H), 2.02 (s, 6H).

Example 4325-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-N-{[1-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclobutyl]methyl}-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.48 mins, m/z 444 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.60 (s, 1H), 8.56-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.71 (m,1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.25-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.70(m, 2H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 3.65 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.30(m, 2H), 2.29-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.01 (m, 1H), 1.79 (m, 1H).

Example 433N-{[1-(dimethylamino)cyclobutyl]methyl}-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 2.31 mins, m/z 410 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (m, J=8.3, 6.9, 1.1 Hz,1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 4.74 (m, 2H), 3.99 (m, 2H),3.46 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.15 (s, 6H), 1.97 (m, 2H),1.87-1.55 (m, 4H).

Example 434

Rt (Method A) 3.17 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.15 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.55 (m, 2H),4.07-3.89 (m, 2H), 3.64 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.87-2.61 (m, 6H).

Example 4353-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane-1-carbonitrile

Rt (Method A) 3.27 mins, m/z 390 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.67-11.53 (m, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 5.13-4.41 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.86 (m,2H), 2.81-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.51 (m, 6H).

Example 436N-(2-cyclopropyl-2,2-difluoroethyl)-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method B) 3.12 mins, m/z 403 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.85 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06(t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.45 (m, 2H), 4.08-3.90(m, 2H), 3.79 (td, J=14.3, 6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.76-2.60 (m, 2H), 1.41 (dt,J=13.3, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 0.61-0.53 (m, 4H).

Example 4375-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3 mins, m/z 331 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.67 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (dd, J=8.9,4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.78 (m, 2H), 5.02-4.48 (m, 2H),4.06-3.86 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.42 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 438—Intentionally left blank

Example 439N-[3,3-difluoro-1-(methoxymethyl)cyclobutyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method A) 3.47 mins, m/z 433 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.11-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.15-3.86 (m, 2H),3.62 (s, 2H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 2.85-2.57 (m, 6H).

Example 4403,3-difluoro-1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.16 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.43 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.81 (s, 1H), 4.95-4.52 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.87 (m, 2H), 3.41(d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.82-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.58-2.52 (m, 1H), 2.49-2.42 (m,1H).

Example 441N-[5-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method H) 1.01 mins, m/z 476/478 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.93 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55(d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 4.88 (m, 2H), 4.02 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.69(m, 4H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.84 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.68 (m, 2H),1.62 (m, 2H).

Example 442N-[5-(6-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method H) 0.97 mins, m/z 456 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.99 (s, 1H), 11.67 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),7.17-6.82 (m, 2H), 6.76 (dd, J=10.7, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (m, 2H), 4.04 (m,2H), 2.99-2.69 (m, 4H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.84(m, 2H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m, 2H).

Example 443N-[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]-1-methylpiperidine-4-carboxamide

Rt (Method H) 0.96 mins, m/z 460 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.03 (s, 2H), 7.10-6.96 (m, 2H), 6.91 (dt,J=10.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (m, 2H), 4.03 (m, 2H), 2.79 (m, 4H), 2.40 (m,1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.43 (m, 6H).

Example 444(2S)-2-amino-3-{[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}propanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 0.85 mins, m/z 412 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.64 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (t, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 6.93 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.60 (t, J=6.5Hz, 1H), 3.02 (dd, J=16.4, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.83 (s, 2H), 2.62 (dd, J=16.4,6.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 445(2S)-2-amino-4-{[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}butanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 2.73 mins, m/z 478/480 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.21-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 5.18-4.65(m, 2H), 4.13-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.22-3.16 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.76 (m, 2H),2.69-2.55 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.85 (m, 2H). Four signals, amide N—H, indoleN—H, amine N—H2 and acid O—H (5H) are not observed.

Example 446(2S)-2-amino-4-{[5-(4-chloro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}butanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 2.64 mins, m/z 460/462 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.43-11.67 (m, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.20 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (s, 1H), 5.29-4.57(m, 2H), 4.11-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.21 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 2.89-2.74 (m, 2H),2.69-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.83 (m, 2H). Three signals (4H) are notobserved.

Example 447(2S)-2-amino-4-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}butanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 2.63 mins, m/z 462 [M+H]+ 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ12.08 (s, 1H), 7.09-6.98 (m, 2H), 6.97-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.27-4.60 (m, 2H),4.14-3.92 (m, 2H), 3.21 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.71-2.56(m, 2H), 2.04-1.83 (m, 2H). Three signals, amide N—H, amine N—H2 andacid O—H (4H) are not observed.

Example 448(2S)-2-amino-4-{[5-(4,6-difluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]carbamoyl}butanoicacid

Rt (Method A) 2.77 mins, m/z 472 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.68 (s, 1H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.97 (dd,J=9.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (dd, J=10.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.16-4.70 (m, 2H),4.16-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.19 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 2.91 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H),2.87-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.5Hz, 3H). Three signals, amide N—H, amine N—H2 and acid O—H (4H) are notobserved.

Example 4491-({[5-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)-3,3-difluorocyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method A) 3.44 mins, m/z 471/473 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.11 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.22-7.13 (m,2H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 5.80 (s, 1H), 5.04-4.46 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.87 (m, 2H),3.43-3.36 (m, 4H), 2.84-2.58 (m, 4H).

Example 450 tert-butyl1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutane-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 3.68 mins, z 467 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50(t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05(t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.86 (m, 1H), 5.29-4.22 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.88 (m,2H), 3.60 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.17 (m, 2H),2.03-1.72 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Example 451N-[(furan-2-yl)methyl]-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method H) 1.17 mins, m/z 379 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.90 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (dd,J=3.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.50 (m, 2H), 4.40 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.63 (m, 2H).

Example 452N-benzyl-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method H) 1.23 mins, m/z 389 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.62 (s, 1H), 8.01 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.28-7.15(m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.52 (m,2H), 4.42 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.91 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 2H).

Example 453N-{1-[(difluoromethoxy)methyl]cyclopropyl}-5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-amine

Rt (Method H) 1.19 mins, m/z 419 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.65-11.60 (m, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (ddd, J=8.3, 7.0, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.09-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.66 (t, J=76.2 Hz, 1H),5.10-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.04-3.95 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.90 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.65 (m,2H), 0.90-0.77 (m, 4H).

Example 4541-({[5-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutan-1-ol

Rt (Method B) 2.69 mins, m/z 415 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.68 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (t, J=5.5 Hz,1H), 7.23 (dd, J=8.9, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (dd, J=10.2, 8.8 Hz, 1H),6.97-6.93 (m, 1H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.39 (m, 2H), 4.02-3.93 (m, 2H),3.40-3.34 (m, 2H), 2.76-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.46-2.38 (m, 3H), 2.05-1.85 (m,4H), 1.68-1.57 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 1H).

Example 455 Ammonium1-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutane-1-carboxylate

Rt (Method A) 2.49 mins, m/z 411 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.63 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.58-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.02(m, 1H), 6.91-6.87 (m, 1H), 5.04-4.42 (m, 2H), 4.12-3.85 (m, 2H),3.62-3.49 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.18 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.74 (m,4H), one signal (4H) coincides with water signal.

Example 4561-({[5-(1H-indole-2-carbonyl)-4H,5H,6H,7H-[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl]amino}methyl)cyclobutane-1-carboxamide

Rt (Method A) 2.88 mins, m/z 410 [M+H]+

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.61 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.84 (m, 2H), 4.98-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.11-3.89 (m, 2H),3.56 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.70-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.64(m, 4H).

Selected compounds of the invention were assayed in capsid assembly andHBV replication assays, as described below and a representative group ofthese active compounds is shown in Table 1.

Biochemical Capsid Assembly Assay

The screening for assembly effector activity was done based on afluorescence quenching assay published by Zlotnick et al. (2007). TheC-terminal truncated core protein containing 149 amino acids of theN-terminal assembly domain was fused to a unique cysteine residue atposition 150 and was expressed in E. coli using the pET expressionsystem (Merck Chemicals, Darmstadt). Purification of core dimer proteinwas performed using a sequence of size exclusion chromatography steps.In brief, the cell pellet from 1 L BL21 (DE3) Rosetta2 cultureexpressing the coding sequence of core protein cloned NdeI/XhoI intoexpression plasmid pET21b was treated for 1 h on ice with a native lysisbuffer (Qproteome Bacterial Protein Prep Kit; Qiagen, Hilden). After acentrifugation step the supernatant was precipitated during 2 h stirringon ice with 0.23 g/ml of solid ammonium sulfate. Following furthercentrifugation the resulting pellet was resolved in buffer A (100 mMTris, pH 7.5; 100 mM NaCl; 2 mM DTT) and was subsequently loaded onto abuffer A equilibrated CaptoCore 700 column (GE HealthCare, Frankfurt).The column flow through containing the assembled HBV capsid was dialyzedagainst buffer N (50 mM NaHCO₃ pH 9.6; 5 mM DTT) before urea was addedto a final concentration of 3M to dissociate the capsid into core dimersfor 1.5 h on ice. The protein solution was then loaded onto a 1 LSephacryl S300 column. After elution with buffer N core dimer containingfractions were identified by SDS-PAGE and subsequently pooled anddialyzed against 50 mM HEPES pH 7.5; 5 mM DTT. To improve the assemblycapacity of the purified core dimers a second round of assembly anddisassembly starting with the addition of 5 M NaCl and including thesize exclusion chromatography steps described above was performed. Fromthe last chromatography step core dimer containing fractions were pooledand stored in aliquots at concentrations between 1.5 to 2.0 mg/ml at−80° C.

Immediately before labelling the core protein was reduced by addingfreshly prepared DTT in a final concentration of 20 mM. After 40 minincubation on ice storage buffer and DTT was removed using a SephadexG-25 column (GE HealthCare, Frankfurt) and 50 mM HEPES, pH 7.5. Forlabelling 1.6 mg/ml core protein was incubated at 4° C. and darknessovernight with BODIPY-FL maleimide (Invitrogen, Karlsruhe) in a finalconcentration of 1 mM. After labelling the free dye was removed by anadditional desalting step using a Sephadex G-25 column. Labelled coredimers were stored in aliquots at 4° C. In the dimeric state thefluorescence signal of the labelled core protein is high and is quenchedduring the assembly of the core dimers to high molecular capsidstructures. The screening assay was performed in black 384 wellmicrotiter plates in a total assay volume of 10 μl using 50 mM HEPES pH7.5 and 1.0 to 2.0 μM labelled core protein. Each screening compound wasadded in 8 different concentrations using a 0.5 log-unit serial dilutionstarting at a final concentration of 100 μM, 31.6 μM or 10 μM. In anycase the DMSO concentration over the entire microtiter plate was 0.5%.The assembly reaction was started by the injection of NaCl to a finalconcentration of 300 μM which induces the assembly process toapproximately 25% of the maximal quenched signal. 6 min after startingthe reaction the fluorescence signal was measured using a Clariostarplate reader (BMG Labtech, Ortenberg) with an excitation of 477 nm andan emission of 525 nm. As 100% and 0% assembly control HEPES buffercontaining 2.5 M and 0 M NaCl was used. Experiments were performedthrice in triplicates. EC₅₀ values were calculated by non-linearregression analysis using the Graph Pad Prism 6 software (GraphPadSoftware, La Jolla, USA).

Determination of HBV DNA from the Supernatants of HepAD38 Cells

The anti-HBV activity was analysed in the stable transfected cell lineHepAD38, which has been described to secrete high levels of HBV virionparticles (Ladner et al., 1997). In brief, HepAD38 cells were culturedat 37° C. at 5% CO₂ and 95% humidity in 200 μl maintenance medium, whichwas Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12 (Gibco,Karlsruhe), 10% fetal bovine serum (PAN Biotech Aidenbach) supplementedwith 50 μg/ml penicillin/streptomycin (Gibco, Karlsruhe), 2 mML-glutamine (PAN Biotech, Aidenbach), 400 μg/ml G418 (AppliChem,Darmstadt) and 0.3 μg/ml tetracycline. Cells were subcultured once aweek in a 1:5 ratio, but were usually not passaged more than ten times.For the assay 60,000 cells were seeded in maintenance medium without anytetracycline into each well of a 96-well plate and treated with serialhalf-log dilutions of test compound. To minimize edge effects the outer36 wells of the plate were not used but were filled with assay medium.On each assay plate six wells for the virus control (untreated HepAD38cells) and six wells for the cell control (HepAD38 cells treated with0.3 μg/ml tetracycline) were allocated, respectively. In addition, oneplate set with reference inhibitors like BAY 41-4109, entecavir, andlamivudine instead of screening compounds were prepared in eachexperiment. In general, experiments were performed thrice intriplicates. At day 6 HBV DNA from 100 μl filtrated cell culturesupernatant (AcroPrep Advance 96 Filter Plate, 0.45 μM Supor membran,PALL GmbH, Dreieich) was automatically purified on the MagNa Pure LCinstrument using the MagNA Pure 96 DNA and Viral NA Small Volume Kit(Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim) according to the instructions of themanufacturer. EC50 values were calculated from relative copy numbers ofHBV DNA. In brief, 5 μl of the 100 μl eluate containing HBV DNA weresubjected to PCR LC480 Probes Master Kit (Roche) together with 1 μMantisense primer tgcagaggtgaagcgaagtgcaca, 0.5 μM sense primergacgtcctttgtttacgtcccgtc, 0.3 μM hybprobes acggggcgcacctctctttacgcgg-FLand LC640-ctccccgtctgtgccttctcatctgc-PH (TIBMolBiol, Berlin) to a finalvolume of 12.5 μl. The PCR was performed on the Light Cycler 480 realtime system (Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim) using the following protocol:Pre-incubation for 1 min at 95° C., amplification: 40 cycles×(10 sec at95° C., 50 sec at 60° C., 1 sec at 70° C.), cooling for 10 sec at 40° C.Viral load was quantitated against known standards using HBV plasmid DNAof pCH-9/3091 (Nassal et al., 1990, Cell 63: 1357-1363) and theLightCycler 480 SW 1.5 software (Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim) and EC₅₀values were calculated using non-linear regression with GraphPad Prism 6(GraphPad Software Inc., La Jolla, USA).

Cell Viability Assay

Using the AlamarBlue viability assay cytotoxicity was evaluated inHepAD38 cells in the presence of 0.3 μg/ml tetracycline, which blocksthe expression of the HBV genome. Assay condition and plate layout werein analogy to the anti-HBV assay, however other controls were used. Oneach assay plate six wells containing untreated HepAD38 cells were usedas the 100% viability control, and six wells filled with assay mediumonly were used as 0% viability control. In addition, a geometricconcentration series of cycloheximide starting at 60 μM final assayconcentration was used as positive control in each experiment. After sixdays incubation period Alamar Blue Presto cell viability reagent(ThermoFisher, Dreieich) was added in 1/11 dilution to each well of theassay plate. After an incubation for 30 to 45 min at 37° C. thefluorescence signal, which is proportional to the number of livingcells, was read using a Tecan Spectrafluor Plus plate reader with anexcitation filter 550 nm and emission filter 595 nm, respectively. Datawere normalized into percentages of the untreated control (100%viability) and assay medium (0% viability) before CC50 values werecalculated using non-linear regression and the GraphPad Prism 6.0(GraphPad Software, La Jolla, USA). Mean EC₅₀ and CC₅₀ values were usedto calculate the selectivity index (SI=CC₅₀/EC₅₀) for each testcompound.

In Vivo Efficacy Models

HBV research and preclinical testing of antiviral agents are limited bythe narrow species- and tissue-tropism of the virus, the paucity ofinfection models available and the restrictions imposed by the use ofchimpanzees, the only animals fully susceptible to HBV infection.Alternative animal models are based on the use of HBV-relatedhepadnaviruses and various antiviral compounds have been tested inwoodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV) infected woodchucks or in duck hepatitisB virus (DHBV) infected ducks or in woolly monkey HBV (WM-HBV) infectedtupaia (overview in Dandri et al., 2017, Best Pract Res ClinGastroenterol 31, 273-279). However, the use of surrogate viruses hasseveral limitations. For example is the sequence homology between themost distantly related DHBV and HBV is only about 40% and that is whycore protein assembly modifiers of the HAP family appeared inactive onDHBV and WHV but efficiently suppressed HBV (Campagna et al., 2013, J.Virol. 87, 6931-6942). Mice are not HBV permissive but major effortshave focused on the development of mouse models of HBV replication andinfection, such as the generation of mice transgenic for the human HBV(HBV tg mice), the hydrodynamic injection (HDI) of HBV genomes in miceor the generation of mice having humanized livers and/or humanizedimmune systems and the intravenous injection of viral vectors based onadenoviruses containing HBV genomes (Ad-HBV) or the adenoassociatedvirus (AAV-HBV) into immune competent mice (overview in Dandri et al.,2017, Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 31, 273-279). Using micetransgenic for the full HBV genome the ability of murine hepatocytes toproduce infectious HBV virions could be demonstrated (Guidotti et al.,1995, J. Virol., 69: 6158-6169). Since transgenic mice are immunologicaltolerant to viral proteins and no liver injury was observed inHBV-producing mice, these studies demonstrated that HBV itself is notcytopathic. HBV transgenic mice have been employed to test the efficacyof several anti-HBV agents like the polymerase inhibitors and coreprotein assembly modifiers (Weber et al., 2002, Antiviral Research 5469-78; Julander et al., 2003, Antivir. Res., 59: 155-161), thus provingthat HBV transgenic mice are well suitable for many type of preclinicalantiviral testing in vivo.

As described in Paulsen et al., 2015, PLOSone, 10: e0144383HBV-transgenic mice (Tg [HBV1.3 fsX-3′5′]) carrying a frameshiftmutation (GC) at position 2916/2917 could be used to demonstrateantiviral activity of core protein assembly modifiers in vivo. In brief,The HBV-transgenic mice were checked for HBV-specific DNA in the serumby qPCR prior to the experiments (see section “Determination of HBV DNAfrom the supernatants of HepAD38 cells”). Each treatment group consistedof five male and five female animals approximately 10 weeks age with atiter of above 3×10⁶ virions per ml serum. Compounds were formulated asa suspension in a suitable vehicle such as 2% DMSO/98% tylose (0.5%Methylcellulose/99.5% PBS) or 50% PEG400 and administered per os to theanimals one to three times/day for a 10 day period. The vehicle servedas negative control, whereas 1 μg/kg entecavir in a suitable vehicle wasthe positive control. Blood was obtained by retro bulbar blood samplingusing an Isoflurane Vaporizer. For collection of terminal heart puncturesix hours after the last treatment blood or organs, mice wereanaesthetized with isoflurane and subsequently sacrificed by CO₂exposure. Retro bulbar (100-150 μl) and heart puncture (400-500 μl)blood samples were collected into a Microvette 300 LH or Microvette 500LH, respectively, followed by separation of plasma via centrifugation(10 min, 2000 g, 4° C.). Liver tissue was taken and snap frozen inliquid N2. All samples were stored at −80° C. until further use. ViralDNA was extracted from 50 μl plasma or 25 mg liver tissue and eluted in50 μl AE buffer (plasma) using the DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit (Qiagen,Hilden) or 320 μl AE buffer (liver tissue) using the DNeasy Tissue Kit(Qiagen, Hilden) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Elutedviral DNA was subjected to qPCR using the LightCycler 480 Probes MasterPCR kit (Roche, Mannheim) according to the manufacturer's instructionsto determine the HBV copy number. HBV specific primers used included theforward primer 5′-CTG TAC CAA ACC TTC GGA CGG-3′, the reverse primer5′-AGG AGA AAC GGG CTG AGG C-3′ and the FAM labelled probe FAM-CCA TCATCC TGG GCT TTC GGA AAA TT-BBQ. One PCR reaction sample with a totalvolume of 20 μl contained 5 μl DNA eluate and 15 μl master mix(comprising 0.3 μM of the forward primer, 0.3 μM of the reverse primer,0.15 μM of the FAM labelled probe). qPCR was carried out on the RocheLightCycler1480 using the following protocol: Pre-incubation for 1 minat 95° C., amplification: (10 sec at 95° C., 50 sec at 60° C., 1 sec at70° C.)×45 cycles, cooling for 10 sec at 40° C. Standard curves weregenerated as described above. All samples were tested in duplicate. Thedetection limit of the assay is ˜50 HBV DNA copies (using standardsranging from 250-2.5×107 copy numbers). Results are expressed as HBV DNAcopies/10 μl plasma or HBV DNA copies/100 ng total liver DNA (normalizedto negative control).

It has been shown in multiple studies that not only transgenic mice area suitable model to proof the antiviral activity of new chemicalentities in vivo the use of hydrodynamic injection of HBV genomes inmice as well as the use of immune deficient human liver chimeric miceinfected with HBV positive patient serum have also frequently used toprofile drugs targeting HBV (Li et al., 2016, Hepat. Mon. 16: e34420;Qiu et al., 2016, J. Med. Chem. 59: 7651-7666; Lutgehetmann et al.,2011, Gastroenterology, 140: 2074-2083). In addition chronic HBVinfection has also been successfully established in immunecompetent miceby inoculating low doses of adenovirus-(Huang et al., 2012,Gastroenterology 142: 1447-1450) or adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectorscontaining the HBV genome (Dion et al., 2013, J Virol. 87: 5554-5563).This models could also be used to demonstrate the in vivo antiviralactivity of novel anti-HBV agents.

TABLE 1 Biochemical and antiviral activities Example CC₅₀ (μM) CellActivity Assembly Activity Example 1 >100 ++ C Example 2 >32 +++ AExample 3 >100 +++ A Example 4 >100 +++ A Example 5 >32 +++ B Example6 >32 +++ C Example 7 92.0 +++ A Example 8 >100 +++ A Example 9 >100 ++B Example 10 >100 ++ C Example 11 NT NT NT Example 12 68.0 +++ A Example13 >10 ++ B Example 14 >10 ++ C Example 15 >10 ++ B Example 16 NT NT NTExample 17 >10 ++ C Example 18 >10 ++ C Example 19 >10 +++ A Example20 >32 +++ A Example 21 Example not included Example 22 >100 +++ CExample 23 >32 ++ B Example 24 >100 ++ C Example 25 >100 + C Example 2666.0 +++ B Example 27 >32 +++ A Example 28 >100 +++ A Example 29 Examplenot included Example 30 Example not included Example 31 >32 ++ B Example32 >100 + C Example 33 >32 +++ A Example 34 >32 +++ A Example 35 >32 +++B Example 36 >100 ++ B Example 37 >32 +++ C Example 38 92.0 +++ AExample 39 >100 +++ A Example 40 >32 ++ B Example 41 >32 ++ C Example42 >32 +++ A Example 43 >100 +++ A Example 44 >100 +++ A Example 45 >100+++ A Example 46 99.0 +++ A Example 47 >100 +++ A Example 48 >100 +++ AExample 49 >100 +++ A Example 50 Example not included Example 51 Examplenot included Example 52 Example not included Example 53 Example notincluded Example 54 Example not included Example 55 Example not includedExample 56 Example not included Example 57 Example not included Example58 >32 ++ B Example 59 >32 +++ A Example 60 60.0 +++ A Example 61 >100+++ B Example 62 >32 +++ B Example 63 >32 +++ A Example 64 86.0 +++ AExample 65 Example not included Example 66 >100 +++ A Example 67 >100+++ A Example 68 >100 +++ A Example 69 >100 +++ A Example 70 >100 +++ AExample 71 82.0 +++ A Example 72 >100 +++ A Example 73 >100 +++ AExample 74 >32 ++ C Example 75 10.0 +++ A Example 76 >32 +++ A Example77 >100 +++ A Example 78 >100 +++ A Example 79 >100 ++ C Example 80 >100+++ A Example 81 >100 +++ A Example 82 >100 ++ B Example 83 >100 ++ AExample 84 >100 +++ A Example 85 >100 +++ A Example 86 >100 +++ AExample 87 >100 +++ A Example 88 >100 ++ C Example 89 >32 +++ A Example90 >100 +++ A Example 91 >100 +++ A Example 92 >100 +++ A Example93 >32 + C Example 94 NT NT NT Example 95 >100 +++ A Example 96 95.0 +++A Example 97 100.0 +++ A Example 98 78.0 + C Example 99 >100 +++ AExample 100 >32 ++ C Example 101 >32 +++ A Example 102 >100 ++ B Example103 >32 +++ B Example 104 >32 ++ B Example 105 >32 +++ A Example 10698.0 +++ A Example 107 >100 +++ A Example 108 Example not includedExample 109 >100 + C Example 110 >32 ++ C Example 111 >100 +++ A Example112 >32 +++ A Example 113 >32 +++ A Example 114 >32 +++ B Example115 >32 +++ A Example 116 88.0 +++ B Example 117 >32 ++ C Example118 >100 +++ C Example 119 70.0 +++ A Example 120 86.0 +++ A Example 12157.0 +++ A Example 122 62.0 +++ A Example 123 >32 +++ B Example 124 >32+++ A Example 125 >32 +++ A Example 126 >32 ++ B Example 127 >100 +++ AExample 128 >100 +++ A Example 129 >100 +++ A Example 130 96.0 ++ CExample 131 >100 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In Table 1, “+++” represents an EC₅₀<1 μM; “++” represents 1 μM<EC₅₀<10μM; “+” represents EC₅₀<100 μM (Cell activity assay), NT=inactive/nodata

In Table 1, “A” represents an IC₅₀<5 μM; “B” represents 5 μM<IC₅₀<10 μM;“C” represents IC₅₀<100 μM (Assembly assay activity), NT=inactive/nodata

1. Compound of Formula I

in which Z is H, D, O(R5), CH₃, C≡N, Cl, C(═O)NH₂, N(R5)(R6),N(R5)C(═O)(R6), NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), N(R5)SO₂(R6), NHC(═O)C(═O)O(R5),NHC(═O)C(═O)N(R5)(R6), NHC(═O)NHSO₂R5, CH₂—N(R5)(R6), or heteroaryl R1is H, D, F, Cl, Br, or NH₂ R2 is for each position independentlyselected from the group comprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃,Et, i-Pr, c-Pr, D, CH₂OH, CH(CH₃)OH, CH₂F, C(F)CH₃, I, C═C, C≡C, C≡N,C(CH₃)₂OH, Si(CH₃)₃, SMe, OH, and OCH₃ R3 and R4 are for each positionindependently selected from the group comprising H, methyl and ethyl R3and R4 are optionally connected to form a C3-C5-cycloalkyl ring R5 andR6 are independently selected from the group comprising H, D,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, C≡N, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, C1-C6-alkylamino and C1-C6 alkenyloxy R5 and R6 areoptionally connected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2nitrogen or oxygen atoms, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy n is 1 or 2 m is0 or 1 with the proviso that when Z is NHC(═O)N(R5)(R6), neither R5, norR6 is cyclopentyl or isopropyl, and when Z is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 isH, R6 is not unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃,or tetrahydrofuranyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or asolvate or a hydrate of a compound of Formula I or the pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula I or apharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate or a hydrate thereof.
 2. Acompound of Formula I according to claim 1 that is a compound of FormulaII

in which Y is N(R5)SO₂(R6), N(R5)(R6), or N(R5)C(═O)(R6) R1 is H R2 isfor each position independently selected from the group comprising H,CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr R3 and R4 are for eachposition independently selected from the group comprising H and methylR5 and R6 are independently selected from the group comprising H, D,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl,and C2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groupseach independently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy,carboxyl ester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy R5 and R6 are optionallyconnected to form a C4-C7-heterocyclic ring containing 1 or 2 nitrogenor oxygen atoms, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy n is 1 or 2 m is0 or 1 with the proviso that when Y is N(R5)C(═O)(R6) and R5 is H, R6 isnot unsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or asolvate or a hydrate of a compound of Formula II or the pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compound of Formula II or apharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate or a hydrate thereof.
 3. Acompound of Formula according to claim 1 that is a compound of FormulaIII

in which R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, Et, and i-Pr R5 and R6are independently selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl,C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl substituted with acyl or carboxyl ester,C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkyl-O-C1-C6-alkyl,C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, or C1-C6 alkenyloxy or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof or a solvate or a hydrate of a compound of Formula III orthe pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compoundof Formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate or ahydrate thereof.
 4. A compound of Formula I according to claim 1 that isa compound of Formula IVa or IVb

in which R2 is for each position independently selected from the groupcomprising H, CH₂F, CF₂H, CF₃, C(F)CH₃, CF₂CH₃, F, Cl, Br, CH₃, and EtR5 is selected from the group comprising H, D, C1-C6-alkyl,C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C2-C6-aminoalkyl, andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted with 1, 2, or 3 groups eachindependently selected from OH, halo, acyl, SO₂Me, carboxy, carboxylester, carbamoyl, substituted carbamoyl, C6-aryl, heteroaryl,C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl,C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-hydroxyalkyl, and C1-C6 alkenyloxy, preferablyC1-C6-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C4-C7-heterocycloalkyl andC2-C6-hydroxyalkyl optionally substituted with OH, C1-C6-alkoxy,C1-C6-hydroxylalkyl and C3-C7-heterocycloalkyl with the proviso thatwhen the said compound is a compound of Formula IVb, R5 is notunsubstituted cyclopropyl, unsubstituted cyclobutyl, CH₃, ortetrahydrofuranyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or asolvate or a hydrate of a compound of Formula IVa or IVb or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of a compound ofFormula IVa or IVb or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate ora hydrate thereof.
 5. A method for prevention or treatment of an HBVinfection in a subject, comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim 1 or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate or a hydrate ofsaid compound or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or aprodrug of said compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or asolvate or a hydrate thereof.
 6. A pharmaceutical composition comprisinga compound according to claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof or a solvate or a hydrate of said compound or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of said compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate or a hydrate thereof,together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 7. A method oftreating an HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprisingadministering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of acompound according to claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof or a solvate or a hydrate of said compound or thepharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug of said compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate or a hydrate thereof.8. Method or the preparation of a compound of Formula I according toclaim 1 by reacting a compound of Formula V

in which R1 and R2 are as defined for the compound of formula I, with acompound of Formula VI

in which n, m, Z, R3 and R4 are as defined for the compound of formulaI.